US 1 over Shipetaukin Creek
FairMercer County, New Jersey · 0.4 Miles South of I-295 · Structure no. 1103151
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 68 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 52,322
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 1 over Shipetaukin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 over Shipetaukin Creek in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 97 years old, older than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 52,322 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,843 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 1 over Shipetaukin Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is US 1 over Shipetaukin Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does US 1 over Shipetaukin Creek carry?
About 52,322 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 1 over Shipetaukin Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns US 1 over Shipetaukin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.