US Bridges

US 206 over Shipetaukin Creek

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.1 Mile North of 569 JCT · Structure no. 1129153

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,222
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 206 over Shipetaukin Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 206 over Shipetaukin Creek in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 17,222 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,014 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 206
CrossesShipetaukin Creek
Location0.1 Mile North of 569 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 206
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.31042, -74.71088
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
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,222 (2023)
Projected traffic21,014 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 206 over Shipetaukin Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 206 over Shipetaukin 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 206 over Shipetaukin Creek carry?

About 17,222 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 206 over Shipetaukin Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 206 over Shipetaukin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.