Plotts Road over Paulins Kill
FairSussex County, New Jersey · 2.5 MI W of CR 519 · Structure no. 1900H05
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Plotts Road over Paulins Kill is a steel truss - thru carrying Plotts Road over Paulins Kill in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 458 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Plotts Road over Paulins Kill built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Plotts Road over 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Plotts Road over Paulins Kill carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Plotts Road over Paulins Kill?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Plotts Road over Paulins Kill?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.