US Bridges

Paterson Plank RD over Nj 3

Poor

Hudson County, New Jersey · 0.3 MI SE of 3-NJTPK JCT · Structure no. 0908150

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
284 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,975
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 1952, so it is 73 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 11,975 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,610 by 2044. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPaterson Plank RD
CrossesNj 3
Location0.3 MI SE of 3-NJTPK JCT
RouteCounty Highway 681
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.78383, -74.048
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,975 (2024)
Projected traffic14,610 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$11,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Paterson Plank RD over Nj 3 built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paterson Plank RD over Nj 3 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

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

About 11,975 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Paterson Plank RD over Nj 3?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Paterson Plank RD over Nj 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.