US Bridges

Pat-Ham TPK(CR504) over Preakness Brook

Good

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.8 NW of Ratzer RD/CR705 · Structure no. 1600348

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,122
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pat-Ham TPK(CR504) over Preakness Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pat-Ham TPK(CR504) over Preakness Brook in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29,122 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,534 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPat-Ham TPK(CR504)
CrossesPreakness Brook
Location0.8 NW of Ratzer RD/CR705
RouteCounty Highway 504
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.95337, -74.21273
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,122 (2023)
Projected traffic35,534 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$138,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pat-Ham TPK(CR504) over Preakness Brook built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pat-Ham TPK(CR504) over Preakness Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Pat-Ham TPK(CR504) over Preakness Brook carry?

About 29,122 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pat-Ham TPK(CR504) over Preakness Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Pat-Ham TPK(CR504) over Preakness Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.