US Bridges

US 130 over Doctors Creek

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI S of 130-524 JCT · Structure no. 1122150

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,095
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 130 over Doctors Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 130 over Doctors Creek in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 74 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 25,095 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,621 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 130
CrossesDoctors Creek
Location0.5 MI S of 130-524 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 130
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.17534, -74.67559
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.2 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,095 (2024)
Projected traffic30,621 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$250,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 130 over Doctors Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is US 130 over Doctors 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 130 over Doctors Creek carry?

About 25,095 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 130 over Doctors Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns US 130 over Doctors Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.