US 206 over Shabakunk Creek
FairMercer County, New Jersey · 2.38MI South of I-295 JCT · Structure no. 1129150
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1926
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,866
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 206 over Shabakunk Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying US 206 over Shabakunk Creek in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1926, so it is 101 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 10,866 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,039 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 206 over Shabakunk Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1926.
What condition is US 206 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US 206 over Shabakunk Creek carry?
About 10,866 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 206 over Shabakunk Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US 206 over Shabakunk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.