US Bridges

Nj Route 57 over Shabbacong Creek

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 0.11 MI E of Nj 31 JCT · Structure no. 2106151

Built
1907
118 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj Route 57 over Shabbacong Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nj Route 57 over Shabbacong Creek in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1907, so it is 118 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 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 13,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,841 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj Route 57
CrossesShabbacong Creek
Location0.11 MI E of Nj 31 JCT
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates40.75999, -74.97258
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,200 (2022)
Projected traffic15,841 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$63,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj Route 57 over Shabbacong Creek built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj Route 57 over Shabbacong 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 Nj Route 57 over Shabbacong Creek carry?

About 13,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj Route 57 over Shabbacong Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Route 57 over Shabbacong Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.