US Bridges

US 130 & Nj 33 over Assunpink Creek

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 3.58 MI N of I-195 JCT · Structure no. 1114151

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,781
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 130 & Nj 33 over Assunpink Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 130 & Nj 33 over Assunpink Creek in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 90 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 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 29,781 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,738 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 130 & Nj 33
CrossesAssunpink Creek
Location3.58 MI N of I-195 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 130
Coordinates40.23667, -74.585
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating68.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.8 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,781 (2022)
Projected traffic35,738 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 130 & Nj 33 over Assunpink Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is US 130 & Nj 33 over Assunpink 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 130 & Nj 33 over Assunpink Creek carry?

About 29,781 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 130 & Nj 33 over Assunpink Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns US 130 & Nj 33 over Assunpink Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.