US Bridges

Nj 15 over Paulins Kill

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 1.29 Mi. So. of US 206 · Structure no. 1922151

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,297
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 15 over Paulins Kill is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nj 15 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 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 19,297 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,546 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 15
CrossesPaulins Kill
Location1.29 Mi. So. of US 206
RouteState Highway 15
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.10661, -74.69924
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,297 (2024)
Projected traffic23,546 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$440,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 15 over Paulins Kill built?

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

What condition is Nj 15 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 Nj 15 over Paulins Kill carry?

About 19,297 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nj 15 over Paulins Kill?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 15 over Paulins Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.