US Bridges

West End Drive over Paulins Kill

Good

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI NW of CR 614 · Structure no. 1900S20

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,473
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West End Drive over Paulins Kill is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West End Drive over Paulins Kill in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,473 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,017 by 2043. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWest End Drive
CrossesPaulins Kill
Location0.1 MI NW of CR 614
RouteCity Street 0
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.05217, -74.82762
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,473 (2023)
Projected traffic3,017 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West End Drive over Paulins Kill built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is West End Drive 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 West End Drive over Paulins Kill carry?

About 2,473 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is West End Drive over Paulins Kill?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns West End Drive over Paulins Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.