US Bridges

Nj 15 over Beaver Run(paulins Kill)

Poor

Sussex County, New Jersey · .67 Miles N of Nj 94 · Structure no. 1922150

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1935
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,298
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 15 over Beaver Run(paulins Kill) is a masonry arch - deck carrying Nj 15 over Beaver Run(paulins Kill) in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1935, so it is 110 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 19,298 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,547 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNj 15
CrossesBeaver Run(paulins Kill)
Location.67 Miles N of Nj 94
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates41.09941, -74.69063
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,298 (2024)
Projected traffic23,547 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 15 over Beaver Run(paulins Kill) built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1935.

What condition is Nj 15 over Beaver Run(paulins Kill) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 15 over Beaver Run(paulins Kill) carry?

About 19,298 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nj 15 over Beaver Run(paulins Kill)?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 15 over Beaver Run(paulins Kill)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.