US Bridges

Lambert Road over Paulins Kill

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 0.4 Mi. South of Nj 94 · Structure no. 2100452

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,579
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lambert Road over Paulins Kill is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lambert Road over Paulins Kill in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 6 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 2,579 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,147 by 2043. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLambert Road
CrossesPaulins Kill
Location0.4 Mi. South of Nj 94
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.97794, -74.99271
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,579 (2023)
Projected traffic3,147 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Lambert Road over Paulins Kill built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lambert 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Lambert Road over Paulins Kill carry?

About 2,579 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lambert Road over Paulins Kill?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Lambert Road over Paulins Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.