US Bridges

Stone Bridge Road over Trib to Paulins Kill

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 0.6 MI SE of CR 521 JCT · Structure no. 2100630

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
194
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stone Bridge Road over Trib to Paulins Kill is a concrete slab carrying Stone Bridge Road over Trib to Paulins Kill in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 194 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 237 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesStone Bridge Road
CrossesTrib to Paulins Kill
Location0.6 MI SE of CR 521 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.01913, -74.88662
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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2023)
Projected traffic237 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Stone Bridge Road over Trib to Paulins Kill built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stone Bridge Road over Trib to 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 Stone Bridge Road over Trib to Paulins Kill carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Stone Bridge Road over Trib to Paulins Kill?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Stone Bridge Road over Trib to Paulins Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.