US Bridges

Old Stage Coach RD over Paulins Kill

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.3 MI NE of CR 626 · Structure no. 1900H20

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
74
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Stage Coach RD over Paulins Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Stage Coach RD over Paulins Kill in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 67 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 74 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 91 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Stage Coach RD
CrossesPaulins Kill
Location0.3 MI NE of CR 626
RouteCity Street 0
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.10591, -74.75518
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2023)
Projected traffic91 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Stage Coach RD over Paulins Kill built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Old Stage Coach 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 Old Stage Coach RD over Paulins Kill carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Stage Coach RD over Paulins Kill?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Old Stage Coach RD over Paulins Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.