US Bridges

Pat-Ham TPK(CR694) over Pequannock River

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · .5 MI N of Nj 23 · Structure no. 1400140

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,074
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pat-Ham TPK(CR694) over Pequannock River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pat-Ham TPK(CR694) over Pequannock River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 6,074 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,411 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPat-Ham TPK(CR694)
CrossesPequannock River
Location.5 MI N of Nj 23
RouteCounty Highway 694
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.01301, -74.36301
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,074 (2023)
Projected traffic7,411 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pat-Ham TPK(CR694) over Pequannock River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pat-Ham TPK(CR694) over Pequannock River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pat-Ham TPK(CR694) over Pequannock River carry?

About 6,074 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pat-Ham TPK(CR694) over Pequannock River?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pat-Ham TPK(CR694) over Pequannock River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.