US Bridges

Station Road over Paulins Kill

Good

Warren County, New Jersey · 25 East of Nj Rt 94 JCT · Structure no. 2101312

Built
1896
129 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
177
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Station Road over Paulins Kill is a steel truss - thru carrying Station Road over Paulins Kill in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1896 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 129 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 177 vehicles a day, projected to reach 216 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesStation Road
CrossesPaulins Kill
Location25 East of Nj Rt 94 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.9526, -75.06215
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177 (2023)
Projected traffic216 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Station Road over Paulins Kill built?

It was built in 1896, making it 129 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Station Road over Paulins Kill in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Station Road over Paulins Kill carry?

About 177 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Station Road over Paulins Kill?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Station Road over Paulins Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.