US Bridges

Pat-Ham TPK(CR511A over Pequannock River

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.83 MI South of Rt 287 · Structure no. 1600028

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,835
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pat-Ham TPK(CR511A over Pequannock River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pat-Ham TPK(CR511A over Pequannock River in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 86 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 5 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 18,835 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,980 by 2043. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPat-Ham TPK(CR511A
CrossesPequannock River
Location0.83 MI South of Rt 287
RouteCounty Highway 511A
Coordinates40.9987, -74.29826
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,835 (2023)
Projected traffic22,980 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pat-Ham TPK(CR511A over Pequannock River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Pat-Ham TPK(CR511A 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Pat-Ham TPK(CR511A over Pequannock River carry?

About 18,835 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pat-Ham TPK(CR511A over Pequannock River?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Pat-Ham TPK(CR511A over Pequannock River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.