US Bridges

Njrt 3EB&S.SVC. RD over Rt 495 Ramp J

Poor

Hudson County, New Jersey · Over Rt 495 Ramp J · Structure no. 0908152

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,070
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Njrt 3EB&S.SVC. RD over Rt 495 Ramp J is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Njrt 3EB&S.SVC. RD over Rt 495 Ramp J in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 22,070 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,930 by 2044. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNjrt 3EB&S.SVC. RD
CrossesRt 495 Ramp J
LocationOver Rt 495 Ramp J
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates40.77976, -74.04717
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,070 (2024)
Projected traffic26,930 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Njrt 3EB&S.SVC. RD over Rt 495 Ramp J built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Njrt 3EB&S.SVC. RD over Rt 495 Ramp J in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Njrt 3EB&S.SVC. RD over Rt 495 Ramp J carry?

About 22,070 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Njrt 3EB&S.SVC. RD over Rt 495 Ramp J?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Njrt 3EB&S.SVC. RD over Rt 495 Ramp J?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.