US Bridges

Pat-Ham TPK(CR689) over Wanaque River

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.16 MI East of CR 511ALT · Structure no. 1600044

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,845
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pat-Ham TPK(CR689) over Wanaque River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pat-Ham TPK(CR689) over Wanaque River in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 115 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 19,845 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,735 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPat-Ham TPK(CR689)
CrossesWanaque River
Location0.16 MI East of CR 511ALT
RouteCounty Highway 689
Coordinates40.99957, -74.29173
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,845 (2023)
Projected traffic23,735 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

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

About 19,845 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.