US Bridges

Old Orchard Road over Paulins Kill

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 0.52 MI South of CR 521 · Structure no. 2100901

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Orchard Road over Paulins Kill is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Old Orchard Road over Paulins Kill in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 115 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 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 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Orchard Road
CrossesPaulins Kill
Location0.52 MI South of CR 521
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.01345, -74.8938
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2023)
Projected traffic38 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$498,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Orchard Road over Paulins Kill built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Old Orchard 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 Old Orchard Road over Paulins Kill carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Old Orchard Road over Paulins Kill?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Old Orchard Road over Paulins Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.