US Bridges

CR 661 (bv Run Rd) over Paulins Kill

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.23 MI N of Rt 15 · Structure no. 1900L07

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,147
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 661 (bv Run Rd) over Paulins Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 661 (bv Run Rd) over Paulins Kill in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 1,147 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,399 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 661 (bv Run Rd)
CrossesPaulins Kill
Location0.23 MI N of Rt 15
RouteCounty Highway 661
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.10719, -74.69295
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,147 (2023)
Projected traffic1,399 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$242,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 661 (bv Run Rd) over Paulins Kill built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 661 (bv Run 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 661 (bv Run Rd) over Paulins Kill carry?

About 1,147 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 661 (bv Run Rd) over Paulins Kill?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 661 (bv Run Rd) over Paulins Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.