US 46 over Paulins Kill
PoorWarren County, New Jersey · 0.7 MI E of I-80 & 94 JCT · Structure no. 2107156
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1953
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 174 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,721
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 46 over Paulins Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 46 over Paulins Kill in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 92 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 9,721 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,665 by 2044. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 46 over Paulins Kill built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.
What condition is US 46 over Paulins Kill in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does US 46 over Paulins Kill carry?
About 9,721 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 46 over Paulins Kill?
The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns US 46 over Paulins Kill?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.