US Bridges

CR623 (sunset Inn) over Paulins Kill Branch

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 1.8 MI South of Nj 94 · Structure no. 1900L01

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,536
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR623 (sunset Inn) over Paulins Kill Branch is a concrete slab carrying CR623 (sunset Inn) over Paulins Kill Branch in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 2,536 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,043 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR623 (sunset Inn)
CrossesPaulins Kill Branch
Location1.8 MI South of Nj 94
RouteCounty Highway 623
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.06675, -74.68781
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,536 (2023)
Projected traffic3,043 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR623 (sunset Inn) over Paulins Kill Branch built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR623 (sunset Inn) over Paulins Kill Branch 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 CR623 (sunset Inn) over Paulins Kill Branch carry?

About 2,536 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR623 (sunset Inn) over Paulins Kill Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR623 (sunset Inn) over Paulins Kill Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.