US Bridges

County Route 669 over Branch of Paulinskill

Good

Sussex County, New Jersey · 2.1 MI SW of Nj 15 · Structure no. 1900L14

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,946
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 669 over Branch of Paulinskill is a steel culvert carrying County Route 669 over Branch of Paulinskill in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 2,946 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,594 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 669
CrossesBranch of Paulinskill
Location2.1 MI SW of Nj 15
RouteCounty Highway 669
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.05741, -74.68437
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,946 (2023)
Projected traffic3,594 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 County Route 669 over Branch of Paulinskill built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 669 over Branch of Paulinskill 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 669 over Branch of Paulinskill carry?

About 2,946 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 669 over Branch of Paulinskill?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns County Route 669 over Branch of Paulinskill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.