US Bridges

East Crisman RD over Paulins Kill

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 300FT.NORTH of Route 94 · Structure no. 2100415

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
531
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Crisman RD over Paulins Kill is a wood or timber slab carrying East Crisman RD over Paulins Kill in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 115 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 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Crisman RD
CrossesPaulins Kill
Location300FT.NORTH of Route 94
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.97694, -74.94392
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Crisman RD over Paulins Kill built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is East Crisman RD 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 East Crisman RD over Paulins Kill carry?

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

How long is East Crisman RD over Paulins Kill?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns East Crisman RD over Paulins Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.