US Bridges

County Route 619 over Paulins Kill

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.9 MI E of CR 521 · Structure no. 1900S18

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,798
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 619 over Paulins Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 619 over Paulins Kill in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 1,798 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,194 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 619
CrossesPaulins Kill
Location0.9 MI E of CR 521
RouteCounty Highway 619
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.05009, -74.8486
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,798 (2023)
Projected traffic2,194 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$198,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 619 over Paulins Kill built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 619 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 619 over Paulins Kill carry?

About 1,798 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 619 over Paulins Kill?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 619 over Paulins Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.