US Bridges

US 206 over Paulins Kill

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.12 Mile South of 15 JCT · Structure no. 1920151

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,496
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 206 over Paulins Kill is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 206 over Paulins Kill in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6 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 15,496 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,908 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 206
CrossesPaulins Kill
Location0.12 Mile South of 15 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 206
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.11894, -74.71457
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,496 (2024)
Projected traffic18,908 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 206 over Paulins Kill built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 206 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 206 over Paulins Kill carry?

About 15,496 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 206 over Paulins Kill?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US 206 over Paulins Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.