US Bridges

Nj 120 Pat.Plnk RD over Nj 17

Good

Bergen County, New Jersey · 1.75 MI North of Nj 3 · Structure no. 0212153

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
146 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,524
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 120 Pat.Plnk RD over Nj 17 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 120 Pat.Plnk RD over Nj 17 in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 56 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 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 21,524 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,263 by 2043. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj 120 Pat.Plnk RD
CrossesNj 17
Location1.75 MI North of Nj 3
RouteState Highway 120
Coordinates40.83295, -74.08886
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,524 (2023)
Projected traffic26,263 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 120 Pat.Plnk RD over Nj 17 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Nj 120 Pat.Plnk RD over Nj 17 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 120 Pat.Plnk RD over Nj 17 carry?

About 21,524 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 120 Pat.Plnk RD over Nj 17?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 120 Pat.Plnk RD over Nj 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.