US Bridges

Paterson Plank RD over Nj 3

Good

Hudson County, New Jersey · 0.6 MI West of Njtpk JCT · Structure no. 0907152

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
167 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,620
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paterson Plank RD over Nj 3 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paterson Plank RD over Nj 3 in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 77 years old, older 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 12,620 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,395 by 2044. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPaterson Plank RD
CrossesNj 3
Location0.6 MI West of Njtpk JCT
RouteCounty Highway 681
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.794, -74.05822
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionApril 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,620 (2024)
Projected traffic15,395 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6.6 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Paterson Plank RD over Nj 3 built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Paterson Plank RD over Nj 3 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Paterson Plank RD over Nj 3 carry?

About 12,620 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Paterson Plank RD over Nj 3?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Paterson Plank RD over Nj 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.