US Bridges

I-295 Southbound over Shabakunk Creek Branch

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 1.01 MI North Nj Rt 31 · Structure no. 1120164

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,237
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 Southbound over Shabakunk Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying I-295 Southbound over Shabakunk Creek Branch in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 33,237 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,713 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 Southbound
CrossesShabakunk Creek Branch
Location1.01 MI North Nj Rt 31
RouteInterstate 295
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.28981, -74.76662
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,237 (2023)
Projected traffic47,713 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 Southbound over Shabakunk Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-295 Southbound over Shabakunk Creek Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-295 Southbound over Shabakunk Creek Branch carry?

About 33,237 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-295 Southbound over Shabakunk Creek Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns I-295 Southbound over Shabakunk Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.