US Bridges

Nj 495 over US1&9 Paterson Plank RD

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 1.7 MI West of Lin Tunnel · Structure no. 0917150

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
1,152 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
165,440
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 495 over US1&9 Paterson Plank RD is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Nj 495 over US1&9 Paterson Plank RD in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 86 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 165,440 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 201,868 by 2044. The structure is 1,152 ft (351.1 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 495
CrossesUS1&9 Paterson Plank RD
Location1.7 MI West of Lin Tunnel
RouteState Highway 495
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.7766, -74.043
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+12 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,152 ft (351.1 m)
Longest span161 ft (49.1 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck21 ft (6.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165,440 (2024)
Projected traffic201,868 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 495 over US1&9 Paterson Plank RD built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Nj 495 over US1&9 Paterson Plank RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 495 over US1&9 Paterson Plank RD carry?

About 165,440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 495 over US1&9 Paterson Plank RD?

The structure is 1,152 ft (351.1 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49.1 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 495 over US1&9 Paterson Plank RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.