US Bridges

Pat-Ham TPK(CR694) over Pequannock River

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · Co.Line & Int.Of Macop.Rd · Structure no. 1600032

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,342
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pat-Ham TPK(CR694) over Pequannock River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pat-Ham TPK(CR694) over Pequannock River in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 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 12,342 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,057 by 2043. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 43 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
LocationCo.Line & Int.Of Macop.Rd
RouteCounty Highway 694
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.00692, -74.35118
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,342 (2023)
Projected traffic15,057 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 SystemNo

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(CR694) over Pequannock River built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

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 April 2023.

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

About 12,342 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.