US Bridges

CR 663 over Paulins Kill

Good

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.45 MI South of Nj 94 · Structure no. 1900L04

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,584
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 663 over Paulins Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 663 over Paulins Kill in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,584 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 663
CrossesPaulins Kill
Location0.45 MI South of Nj 94
RouteCounty Highway 663
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.08548, -74.69935
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,584 (2023)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 663 over Paulins Kill built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 663 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 663 over Paulins Kill carry?

About 1,584 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 663 over Paulins Kill?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns CR 663 over Paulins Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.