Nj 156 over Doctors Creek
GoodMercer County, New Jersey · 0.14 MI No of Rt 130 JCT · Structure no. 1125150
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,639
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nj 156 over Doctors Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nj 156 over Doctors Creek in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,639 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,458 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nj 156 over Doctors Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nj 156 over Doctors Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Nj 156 over Doctors Creek carry?
About 1,639 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nj 156 over Doctors Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Nj 156 over Doctors Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.