US Bridges

Station Road over Trib. of Paulins Kill

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI SE of CR 610 · Structure no. 1900S04

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
744
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Station Road over Trib. of Paulins Kill is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Station Road over Trib. of Paulins Kill in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 744 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 907 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesStation Road
CrossesTrib. of Paulins Kill
Location0.1 MI SE of CR 610
RouteCity Street 0
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.03631, -74.85868
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic744 (2023)
Projected traffic907 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Station Road over Trib. of Paulins Kill built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Station Road over Trib. of 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Station Road over Trib. of Paulins Kill carry?

About 744 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Station Road over Trib. of Paulins Kill?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Station Road over Trib. of Paulins Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.