US Bridges

Westcrisman Road over Paulins Kill

Good

Warren County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI South of Rt 94 · Structure no. 2100450

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
139 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
531
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westcrisman Road over Paulins Kill is a steel truss - thru carrying Westcrisman Road over Paulins Kill in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 531 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 648 by 2043. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWestcrisman Road
CrossesPaulins Kill
Location0.5 MI South of Rt 94
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.95692, -75.03778
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic531 (2023)
Projected traffic648 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Westcrisman Road over Paulins Kill built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westcrisman Road over Paulins Kill in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Westcrisman Road over Paulins Kill carry?

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

How long is Westcrisman Road over Paulins Kill?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Westcrisman Road over Paulins Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.