US Bridges

Augusta Hill Road over Paulins Kill

Good

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.03 MI SW of US 206 · Structure no. 1900D07

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,878
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Augusta Hill Road over Paulins Kill is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Augusta Hill Road over Paulins Kill in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,878 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,292 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAugusta Hill Road
CrossesPaulins Kill
Location0.03 MI SW of US 206
RouteCity Street 0
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.12848, -74.72875
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,878 (2023)
Projected traffic2,292 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Augusta Hill Road over Paulins Kill built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Augusta Hill Road over Paulins Kill in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Augusta Hill Road over Paulins Kill carry?

About 1,878 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Augusta Hill Road over Paulins Kill?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Augusta Hill Road over Paulins Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.