US Bridges

CR 610 over Paulins Kill

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.33 MI East of CR 521 · Structure no. 1900S01

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,553
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 610 over Paulins Kill is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 610 over Paulins Kill in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 2,553 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,063 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 610
CrossesPaulins Kill
Location0.33 MI East of CR 521
RouteCounty Highway 610
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.033, -74.87427
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,553 (2023)
Projected traffic3,063 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 CR 610 over Paulins Kill built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 610 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 610 over Paulins Kill carry?

About 2,553 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 610 over Paulins Kill?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 610 over Paulins Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.