US Bridges

Paterson Plank RD over West Side Dell&railroads

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 0.37 Mile East of Nj 3 · Structure no. 0903152

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
598 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,218
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paterson Plank RD over West Side Dell&railroads is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paterson Plank RD over West Side Dell&railroads 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 16,218 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,461 by 2043. The structure is 598 ft (182.3 m) long and 93 ft wide.

CarriesPaterson Plank RD
CrossesWest Side Dell&railroads
Location0.37 Mile East of Nj 3
RouteCounty Highway 681
Coordinates40.78051, -74.04099
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length598 ft (182.3 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,218 (2023)
Projected traffic19,461 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Paterson Plank RD over West Side Dell&railroads built?

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

What condition is Paterson Plank RD over West Side Dell&railroads 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 West Side Dell&railroads carry?

About 16,218 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Paterson Plank RD over West Side Dell&railroads?

The structure is 598 ft (182.3 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Paterson Plank RD over West Side Dell&railroads?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.