US Bridges

Station Road over Branch of Paulins Kill

FairPosted for load

Warren County, New Jersey · 270 East of Nj Rt 94 JCT · Structure no. 2101313

Built
1902
123 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
181
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Station Road over Branch of Paulins Kill is a steel truss - thru carrying Station Road over Branch of Paulins Kill in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1902 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 123 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 181 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 221 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesStation Road
CrossesBranch of Paulins Kill
Location270 East of Nj Rt 94 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.9522, -75.06145
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic181 (2023)
Projected traffic221 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Station Road over Branch of Paulins Kill built?

It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Station Road over Branch of 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Station Road over Branch of Paulins Kill carry?

About 181 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Station Road over Branch of Paulins Kill?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Station Road over Branch of Paulins Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.