US Bridges

Bull Run Road over Shabakunk Creek

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 1.0 MI East of Rt 31 · Structure no. 1124425

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,688
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bull Run Road over Shabakunk Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bull Run Road over Shabakunk Creek in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2,688 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,215 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBull Run Road
CrossesShabakunk Creek
Location1.0 MI East of Rt 31
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.28508, -74.76654
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,688 (2023)
Projected traffic3,215 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Bull Run Road over Shabakunk Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bull Run Road over 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Bull Run Road over Shabakunk Creek carry?

About 2,688 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bull Run Road over Shabakunk Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Bull Run Road over Shabakunk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.