US Bridges

Old Trenton Road over Assunpink Creek

Good

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI E of CR 535 · Structure no. 1107402

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,665
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Trenton Road over Assunpink Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Trenton Road over Assunpink 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 6,665 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,971 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Trenton Road
CrossesAssunpink Creek
Location0.1 MI E of CR 535
RouteCounty Highway 526
Coordinates40.25794, -74.61767
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,665 (2023)
Projected traffic7,971 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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 Old Trenton Road over Assunpink Creek built?

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

What condition is Old Trenton Road over Assunpink 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 Old Trenton Road over Assunpink Creek carry?

About 6,665 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Old Trenton Road over Assunpink Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Old Trenton Road over Assunpink Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.