US Bridges

Nj 94 over Paulins Kill

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.29 MI S of Nj 15 · Structure no. 1909151

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,015
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 94 over Paulins Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 94 over Paulins Kill in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 10,015 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,218 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 94
CrossesPaulins Kill
Location0.29 MI S of Nj 15
RouteState Highway 94
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.09215, -74.6892
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,015 (2023)
Projected traffic12,218 by 2043
Trucks4%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 94 over Paulins Kill built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 94 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 Nj 94 over Paulins Kill carry?

About 10,015 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 94 over Paulins Kill?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 94 over Paulins Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.