US Bridges

CR 519 over Paulins Kill

Good

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.24 MI South of CR 655 · Structure no. 1900H21

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,679
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 519 over Paulins Kill is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 519 over Paulins Kill in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 6,679 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,015 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 519
CrossesPaulins Kill
Location0.24 MI South of CR 655
RouteCounty Highway 519
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.11817, -74.747
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,679 (2023)
Projected traffic8,015 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$50,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 519 over Paulins Kill built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 519 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 CR 519 over Paulins Kill carry?

About 6,679 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 519 over Paulins Kill?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns CR 519 over Paulins Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.