US Bridges

US1 & D&r Canal over Shabakunk Creek

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.45 Mi. N. of CR 616 · Structure no. 1126153

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,922
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US1 & D&r Canal over Shabakunk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US1 & D&r Canal over Shabakunk Creek 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 33,922 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,706 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS1 & D&r Canal
CrossesShabakunk Creek
Location0.45 Mi. N. of CR 616
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates40.25256, -74.72129
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,922 (2022)
Projected traffic40,706 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US1 & D&r Canal over Shabakunk Creek built?

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

What condition is US1 & D&r Canal 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US1 & D&r Canal over Shabakunk Creek carry?

About 33,922 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US1 & D&r Canal over Shabakunk Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns US1 & D&r Canal over Shabakunk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.