US Bridges

CR 626 (halsey Rd) over Paulins Kill

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.8 MI NW of CR 519 · Structure no. 1900H16

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,799
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 626 (halsey Rd) over Paulins Kill is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 626 (halsey Rd) over Paulins Kill in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 125 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 2,799 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,416 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 626 (halsey Rd)
CrossesPaulins Kill
Location0.8 MI NW of CR 519
RouteCounty Highway 626
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.10377, -74.75838
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
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 alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,799 (2023)
Projected traffic3,416 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.9 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 626 (halsey Rd) over Paulins Kill built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is CR 626 (halsey Rd) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 626 (halsey Rd) over Paulins Kill carry?

About 2,799 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 626 (halsey Rd) over Paulins Kill?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 626 (halsey Rd) over Paulins Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.