PAT-HAM TPK(CR694)
Carrying PAT-HAM TPK(CR694) over PEQUANNOCK RIVER
0.25 MI. E. OF CR 511, Passaic, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PAT-HAM TPK(CR694)
The PAT-HAM TPK(CR694) bridge in Passaic, New Jersey carries PAT-HAM TPK(CR694) over PEQUANNOCK RIVER. It was built in 1924, making it 102 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 48.2 meters (158 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 29,784 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 48.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PAT-HAM TPK(CR694) compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1924
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 48.2 m (158 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.8 m (32 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 29,784 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1600029
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
PAT-HAM TPK(CR694) is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare PAT-HAM TPK(CR694) against other structures in Passaic and across New Jersey. New Jersey bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for PAT-HAM TPK(CR694)?
PAT-HAM TPK(CR694) in Passaic, New Jersey has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PAT-HAM TPK(CR694) inspected?
PAT-HAM TPK(CR694)'s responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 29,784 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PAT-HAM TPK(CR694) is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for PAT-HAM TPK(CR694)?
PAT-HAM TPK(CR694) has an NBI inventory load rating of 48.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PAT-HAM TPK(CR694)?
PAT-HAM TPK(CR694) is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is PAT-HAM TPK(CR694) and does age affect safety?
PAT-HAM TPK(CR694) was built in 1924, making it 102 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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