US Bridges

Brugler Road over Paulins Kill

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 0.4 Mile South of Nj 94 · Structure no. 2101311

Built
1860
165 years old, rebuilt 1931
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
145 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
167
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brugler Road over Paulins Kill is a concrete arch - deck carrying Brugler Road over Paulins Kill in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1860 and reconstructed in 1931, so it is 165 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 167 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 203 by 2043. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBrugler Road
CrossesPaulins Kill
Location0.4 Mile South of Nj 94
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.93573, -75.07105
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2023)
Projected traffic203 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.5 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brugler Road over Paulins Kill built?

It was built in 1860, making it 165 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1931.

What condition is Brugler 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 Brugler Road over Paulins Kill carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Brugler Road over Paulins Kill?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Brugler Road over Paulins Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.