US Bridges

CR 659 over Paulins Kill

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 0.34 MI North of Route 94 · Structure no. 2100902

Built
1880
145 years old, rebuilt 1932
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,433
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 659 over Paulins Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 659 over Paulins Kill in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1880 and reconstructed in 1932, so it is 145 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 1,433 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,748 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 659
CrossesPaulins Kill
Location0.34 MI North of Route 94
RouteCounty Highway 659
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.99198, -74.90978
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,433 (2023)
Projected traffic1,748 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 659 over Paulins Kill built?

It was built in 1880, making it 145 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1932.

What condition is CR 659 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 CR 659 over Paulins Kill carry?

About 1,433 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 659 over Paulins Kill?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 659 over Paulins Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.