US Bridges

Nsw / Snw Rwy over Paterson Plank Utilities

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 1 MI N Interchange 16 W · Structure no. W113640

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
86,335
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nsw / Snw Rwy over Paterson Plank Utilities is a concrete continuous slab carrying Nsw / Snw Rwy over Paterson Plank Utilities in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 55 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 86,335 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 100,500 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 202 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNsw / Snw Rwy
CrossesPaterson Plank Utilities
Location1 MI N Interchange 16 W
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.8102, -74.06281
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width202 ft (61.6 m)
Roadway width190 ft (57.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86,335 (2023)
Projected traffic100,500 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$530,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nsw / Snw Rwy over Paterson Plank Utilities built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Nsw / Snw Rwy over Paterson Plank Utilities 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 Nsw / Snw Rwy over Paterson Plank Utilities carry?

About 86,335 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Nsw / Snw Rwy over Paterson Plank Utilities?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 202 ft wide.

Who owns Nsw / Snw Rwy over Paterson Plank Utilities?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.