US Bridges

NJ495EB &rmps B J over Nj 3 EB & US 1 Ramp

Poor

Hudson County, New Jersey · 2 MI West of Lincoln Tun · Structure no. 0916150

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
254 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
152,276
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NJ495EB &rmps B J over Nj 3 EB & US 1 Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NJ495EB &rmps B J over Nj 3 EB & US 1 Ramp in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 74 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 3 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 152,276 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 182,731 by 2042. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNJ495EB &rmps B J
CrossesNj 3 EB & US 1 Ramp
Location2 MI West of Lincoln Tun
RouteState Highway 495
Coordinates40.77708, -74.04582
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152,276 (2022)
Projected traffic182,731 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$14.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NJ495EB &rmps B J over Nj 3 EB & US 1 Ramp built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is NJ495EB &rmps B J over Nj 3 EB & US 1 Ramp 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does NJ495EB &rmps B J over Nj 3 EB & US 1 Ramp carry?

About 152,276 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NJ495EB &rmps B J over Nj 3 EB & US 1 Ramp?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns NJ495EB &rmps B J over Nj 3 EB & US 1 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.