US Bridges

CR605 (warring Rd) over Paulins Kill

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 0.41 MI South of Nj 94 · Structure no. 2101310

Built
1886
139 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
266
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR605 (warring Rd) over Paulins Kill is a steel truss - thru carrying CR605 (warring Rd) over Paulins Kill in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1886 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 139 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 266 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 324 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR605 (warring Rd)
CrossesPaulins Kill
Location0.41 MI South of Nj 94
RouteCounty Highway 605
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.93315, -75.07542
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic266 (2023)
Projected traffic324 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$147,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR605 (warring Rd) over Paulins Kill built?

It was built in 1886, making it 139 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is CR605 (warring Rd) 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 CR605 (warring Rd) over Paulins Kill carry?

About 266 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR605 (warring Rd) over Paulins Kill?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR605 (warring Rd) over Paulins Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.