US Bridges

County Route 614 over Branch of Paulins Kill

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.8 MI NW of Nj 94 Jct. · Structure no. 1900F12

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,796
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 614 over Branch of Paulins Kill is a concrete slab carrying County Route 614 over Branch of Paulins Kill in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1940, 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 1,796 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,192 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 614
CrossesBranch of Paulins Kill
Location0.8 MI NW of Nj 94 Jct.
RouteCounty Highway 614
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.04983, -74.81601
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,796 (2023)
Projected traffic2,192 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 614 over Branch of Paulins Kill built?

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

What condition is County Route 614 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 County Route 614 over Branch of Paulins Kill carry?

About 1,796 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Route 614 over Branch of Paulins Kill?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 614 over Branch of Paulins Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.