US Bridges

CR 519 (newton Ave over Paulins Kill Branch

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.4 MI North of CR 627 · Structure no. 1900D04

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,056
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 519 (newton Ave over Paulins Kill Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 519 (newton Ave over Paulins Kill Branch in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 3,056 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,667 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 519 (newton Ave
CrossesPaulins Kill Branch
Location0.4 MI North of CR 627
RouteCounty Highway 519
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.12629, -74.74735
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 519 (newton Ave over Paulins Kill Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 519 (newton Ave over Paulins Kill Branch 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 (newton Ave over Paulins Kill Branch carry?

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

How long is CR 519 (newton Ave over Paulins Kill Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR 519 (newton Ave over Paulins Kill Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.