US Bridges

Vannatta Street over Shabbecong Creek

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 0.11 Mile South of Nj 57 · Structure no. 2102107

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
133
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vannatta Street over Shabbecong Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Vannatta Street over Shabbecong Creek in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 85 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 133 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVannatta Street
CrossesShabbecong Creek
Location0.11 Mile South of Nj 57
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.75776, -74.97577
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2023)
Projected traffic162 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$115,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vannatta Street over Shabbecong Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Vannatta Street over Shabbecong 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Vannatta Street over Shabbecong Creek carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Vannatta Street over Shabbecong Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Vannatta Street over Shabbecong Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.