US Bridges

Pat-Ham TPK(CR694) over Pequannock River

Poor

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.25 Mi. E. of CR 511 · Structure no. 1600029

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
158 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,784
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pat-Ham TPK(CR694) over Pequannock River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Pat-Ham TPK(CR694) over Pequannock River in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 29,784 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,336 by 2043. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPat-Ham TPK(CR694)
CrossesPequannock River
Location0.25 Mi. E. of CR 511
RouteCounty Highway 694
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.00143, -74.32144
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,784 (2023)
Projected traffic36,336 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$7,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 29,784 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.