I-80 WB over Paulins Kill
FairWarren County, New Jersey · 0.26 MI E. of I-80 Exit 4 · Structure no. 2115155
- 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
- 23,989
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-80 WB over Paulins Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 WB 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 23,989 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,787 by 2043. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-80 WB 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 WB 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 WB over Paulins Kill carry?
About 23,989 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is I-80 WB 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 58 ft wide.
Who owns I-80 WB over Paulins Kill?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.