US Bridges

Green Lane over Shabakunk Creek

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.6 MI East of RTE 31 · Structure no. 1104422

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,125
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Lane over Shabakunk Creek is a concrete frame carrying Green Lane over Shabakunk Creek in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,125 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,815 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGreen Lane
CrossesShabakunk Creek
Location0.6 MI East of RTE 31
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.26633, -74.77106
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,125 (2023)
Projected traffic3,815 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Green Lane over Shabakunk Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Green Lane over Shabakunk 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Green Lane over Shabakunk Creek carry?

About 3,125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Green Lane over Shabakunk Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Green Lane over Shabakunk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.