US Bridges

Pat-Ham TPK(CR689) over Ramapo River

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 3.5 MI N of US202 & NJ23 · Structure no. 1600040

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47,700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pat-Ham TPK(CR689) over Ramapo River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pat-Ham TPK(CR689) over Ramapo River in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 96 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 47,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,203 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPat-Ham TPK(CR689)
CrossesRamapo River
Location3.5 MI N of US202 & NJ23
RouteCounty Highway 689
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.99201, -74.28027
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,700 (2023)
Projected traffic58,203 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$636,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pat-Ham TPK(CR689) over Ramapo River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Pat-Ham TPK(CR689) over Ramapo 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(CR689) over Ramapo River carry?

About 47,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pat-Ham TPK(CR689) over Ramapo River?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Pat-Ham TPK(CR689) over Ramapo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.