US Bridges

East Crisman Road over Paulins Kill

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 0.1 Mi. North of Rt 94 · Structure no. 2100410

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
531
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Crisman Road over Paulins Kill is a steel truss - thru carrying East Crisman Road over Paulins Kill in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 69 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 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 531 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 648 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Crisman Road
CrossesPaulins Kill
Location0.1 Mi. North of Rt 94
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.97725, -74.94383
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic531 (2023)
Projected traffic648 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Crisman Road over Paulins Kill built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is East Crisman 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does East Crisman Road over Paulins Kill carry?

About 531 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is East Crisman Road over Paulins Kill?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns East Crisman Road over Paulins Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.