US Bridges

Tpk & Ramp T over Paterson Plank Road

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 1.0 MI North of Inter 17E · Structure no. E113000

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55,016
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Tpk & Ramp T over Paterson Plank Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tpk & Ramp T over Paterson Plank Road in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 75 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 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 55,016 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,040 by 2044. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 158 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTpk & Ramp T
CrossesPaterson Plank Road
Location1.0 MI North of Inter 17E
RouteInterstate 95
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.78544, -74.05142
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width158 ft (48.2 m)
Roadway width141 ft (43 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,016 (2024)
Projected traffic58,040 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$200,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tpk & Ramp T over Paterson Plank Road built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Tpk & Ramp T over Paterson Plank Road 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Tpk & Ramp T over Paterson Plank Road carry?

About 55,016 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Tpk & Ramp T over Paterson Plank Road?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 158 ft wide.

Who owns Tpk & Ramp T over Paterson Plank Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.