US Bridges

Saddleback Road over Paulins Kill

Good

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.4 MI SE of CR 521 · Structure no. 1900S09

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
525
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saddleback Road over Paulins Kill is a steel truss - thru carrying Saddleback Road over Paulins Kill in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 641 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSaddleback Road
CrossesPaulins Kill
Location0.4 MI SE of CR 521
RouteCity Street 0
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.04104, -74.86613
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2023)
Projected traffic641 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Saddleback Road over Paulins Kill built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saddleback Road 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Saddleback Road over Paulins Kill carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Saddleback Road over Paulins Kill?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Saddleback Road over Paulins Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.