US Bridges

CR 655 (vail Road) over Paulins Kill

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 0.64 MI South of Nj Rt 94 · Structure no. 2100451

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,534
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 655 (vail Road) over Paulins Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 655 (vail Road) over Paulins Kill in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 3,534 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,312 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 655 (vail Road)
CrossesPaulins Kill
Location0.64 MI South of Nj Rt 94
RouteCounty Highway 655
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.96664, -75.02064
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,534 (2023)
Projected traffic4,312 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 CR 655 (vail Road) over Paulins Kill built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 655 (vail 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 CR 655 (vail Road) over Paulins Kill carry?

About 3,534 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 655 (vail Road) over Paulins Kill?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 655 (vail Road) over Paulins Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.