US Bridges

Paterson Plank RD over Route US 1&9

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 0.25MI North of I-495 · Structure no. 0903151

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
244 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,180
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paterson Plank RD over Route US 1&9 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paterson Plank RD over Route US 1&9 in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 16,180 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,740 by 2043. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 93 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPaterson Plank RD
CrossesRoute US 1&9
Location0.25MI North of I-495
RouteCounty Highway 681
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.77882, -74.0383
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating77.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,180 (2023)
Projected traffic19,740 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Paterson Plank RD over Route US 1&9 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paterson Plank RD over Route US 1&9 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 Route US 1&9 carry?

About 16,180 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Paterson Plank RD over Route US 1&9?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Paterson Plank RD over Route US 1&9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.