US Bridges

Paterson Plank RD over Njtpk Snw-Nsw Roadways

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 1 MI N Interchange 16 W · Structure no. W113680

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
311 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
605
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Paterson Plank RD over Njtpk Snw-Nsw Roadways is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paterson Plank RD over Njtpk Snw-Nsw Roadways in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970, 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 605 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 738 by 2043. The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPaterson Plank RD
CrossesNjtpk Snw-Nsw Roadways
Location1 MI N Interchange 16 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.81067, -74.06236
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length311 ft (94.8 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic605 (2023)
Projected traffic738 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Paterson Plank RD over Njtpk Snw-Nsw Roadways built?

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

What condition is Paterson Plank RD over Njtpk Snw-Nsw Roadways 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 Paterson Plank RD over Njtpk Snw-Nsw Roadways carry?

About 605 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Paterson Plank RD over Njtpk Snw-Nsw Roadways?

The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Paterson Plank RD over Njtpk Snw-Nsw Roadways?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.