US Bridges

I-80 EB over Paulins Kill

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 0.26 MI East of Nj 94 JCT · Structure no. 2115154

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
177 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,443
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 EB over Paulins Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 EB over Paulins Kill in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 24,443 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,331 by 2043. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-80 EB
CrossesPaulins Kill
Location0.26 MI East of Nj 94 JCT
RouteInterstate 80
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.92712, -75.08418
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span173 ft (52.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width62 ft (19 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,443 (2023)
Projected traffic29,331 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 EB over Paulins Kill built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is I-80 EB 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 I-80 EB over Paulins Kill carry?

About 24,443 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-80 EB over Paulins Kill?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 173 ft (52.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 EB over Paulins Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.