PAT-HAM TPK(CR689)
Carrying PAT-HAM TPK(CR689) over RAMAPO RIVER
3.5 MI N OF US202 & NJ23, Passaic, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PAT-HAM TPK(CR689)
The PAT-HAM TPK(CR689) bridge in Passaic, New Jersey carries PAT-HAM TPK(CR689) over RAMAPO RIVER. It was built in 1929, making it 97 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1997, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 40.2 meters (132 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 47,700 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 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 60.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PAT-HAM TPK(CR689) compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1929
- Last Reconstructed
- 1997
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 40.2 m (132 ft)
- Deck Width
- 19.1 m (63 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 47,700 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1600040
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PAT-HAM TPK(CR689) is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare PAT-HAM TPK(CR689) 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(CR689)?
PAT-HAM TPK(CR689) in Passaic, New Jersey has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PAT-HAM TPK(CR689) inspected?
PAT-HAM TPK(CR689)'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 47,700 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(CR689) is currently shown as Fair 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(CR689)?
PAT-HAM TPK(CR689) has an NBI inventory load rating of 60.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PAT-HAM TPK(CR689)?
PAT-HAM TPK(CR689) is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is PAT-HAM TPK(CR689) and does age affect safety?
PAT-HAM TPK(CR689) was built in 1929, making it 97 years old and last reconstructed in 1997.
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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