US Bridges

Lambert Road over Paulins Kill

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 0.4 MI South of Nj Rt 94 · Structure no. 2100409

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,579
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lambert Road over Paulins Kill is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lambert Road over Paulins Kill in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 2,579 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,147 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLambert Road
CrossesPaulins Kill
Location0.4 MI South of Nj Rt 94
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.9784, -74.9926
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,579 (2023)
Projected traffic3,147 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lambert Road over Paulins Kill built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lambert Road 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 Lambert Road over Paulins Kill carry?

About 2,579 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lambert Road over Paulins Kill?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Lambert Road over Paulins Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.