US Bridges

I-95 (upper Level) over I-95 Tunnels

Good

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.1 Mi. W of Geo.Wash. Br · Structure no. 3800018

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
390 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
271,197
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-95 (upper Level) over I-95 Tunnels is a concrete frame carrying I-95 (upper Level) over I-95 Tunnels in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 95 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 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 271,197 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 358,157 by 2043. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 (upper Level)
CrossesI-95 Tunnels
Location0.1 Mi. W of Geo.Wash. Br
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.8533, -73.96261
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span385 ft (117.3 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.5 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic271,197 (2023)
Projected traffic358,157 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 (upper Level) over I-95 Tunnels built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is I-95 (upper Level) over I-95 Tunnels 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 (upper Level) over I-95 Tunnels carry?

About 271,197 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-95 (upper Level) over I-95 Tunnels?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 385 ft (117.3 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 (upper Level) over I-95 Tunnels?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).