Nj Route 31 over West Br Shabakunk Creek
FairMercer County, New Jersey · 160 Ft S of Olden Ave Ext · Structure no. 1118150
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1967
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,410
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nj Route 31 over West Br Shabakunk Creek is a concrete slab carrying Nj Route 31 over West Br Shabakunk Creek in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 99 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 7,410 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,636 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nj Route 31 over West Br Shabakunk Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.
What condition is Nj Route 31 over West Br 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Nj Route 31 over West Br Shabakunk Creek carry?
About 7,410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nj Route 31 over West Br Shabakunk Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns Nj Route 31 over West Br Shabakunk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.