US Bridges

RT501(JFK Blvd) NB over NJ495 N&s Ramps

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 1.4 MI W of Lincoln Tun · Structure no. 0917154

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
236 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,451
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RT501(JFK Blvd) NB over NJ495 N&s Ramps is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RT501(JFK Blvd) NB over NJ495 N&s Ramps in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 5 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 19,451 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,341 by 2042. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRT501(JFK Blvd) NB
CrossesNJ495 N&s Ramps
Location1.4 MI W of Lincoln Tun
RouteCounty Highway 501
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.77339, -74.03466
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,451 (2022)
Projected traffic23,341 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$12.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RT501(JFK Blvd) NB over NJ495 N&s Ramps built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is RT501(JFK Blvd) NB over NJ495 N&s Ramps 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 RT501(JFK Blvd) NB over NJ495 N&s Ramps carry?

About 19,451 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RT501(JFK Blvd) NB over NJ495 N&s Ramps?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns RT501(JFK Blvd) NB over NJ495 N&s Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.