US Bridges

Tattletown Road over Doctors Creek

Good

Mercer County, New Jersey · .5 MI S of CR 524 · Structure no. 1106729

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,226
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tattletown Road over Doctors Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tattletown Road over Doctors Creek in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,226 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,654 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTattletown Road
CrossesDoctors Creek
Location.5 MI S of CR 524
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.16617, -74.62719
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,226 (2023)
Projected traffic2,654 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Tattletown Road over Doctors Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tattletown Road over Doctors Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Tattletown Road over Doctors Creek carry?

About 2,226 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tattletown Road over Doctors Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Tattletown Road over Doctors Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.