US Bridges

Sand Hill Road over Branch of Paulins Kill

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI East of CO Rt 655 · Structure no. 2100429

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
463
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sand Hill Road over Branch of Paulins Kill is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sand Hill Road over Branch of Paulins Kill in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 463 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 688 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSand Hill Road
CrossesBranch of Paulins Kill
Location0.5 MI East of CO Rt 655
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.96278, -75.01031
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic463 (2023)
Projected traffic688 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sand Hill Road over Branch of Paulins Kill built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sand Hill Road over Branch of 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 Sand Hill Road over Branch of Paulins Kill carry?

About 463 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sand Hill Road over Branch of Paulins Kill?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Sand Hill Road over Branch of Paulins Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.