US Bridges

Nj 94 over Paulins Kill

Good

Warren County, New Jersey · 0.02 MI N. of CR 602 · Structure no. 2117160

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,501
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 94 over Paulins Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 94 over Paulins Kill in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 94 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 5,501 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,712 by 2043. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 94
CrossesPaulins Kill
Location0.02 MI N. of CR 602
RouteState Highway 94
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.98156, -74.95796
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,501 (2023)
Projected traffic6,712 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$8 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 94 over Paulins Kill built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Nj 94 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 Nj 94 over Paulins Kill carry?

About 5,501 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 94 over Paulins Kill?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 94 over Paulins Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.