US Bridges

CR 519 over Branch of Paulins Kill

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.96 MI North of US 206 · Structure no. 1900B11

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,056
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 519 over Branch of Paulins Kill is a concrete slab carrying CR 519 over Branch of Paulins Kill in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 3,056 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,667 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 519
CrossesBranch of Paulins Kill
Location0.96 MI North of US 206
RouteCounty Highway 519
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.15084, -74.74712
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,056 (2023)
Projected traffic3,667 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$429,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 519 over Branch of Paulins Kill built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 519 over Branch of Paulins Kill 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 CR 519 over Branch of Paulins Kill carry?

About 3,056 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 519 over Branch of Paulins Kill?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 519 over Branch of Paulins Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.