US Bridges

Summit Ave over Nj 495

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 1.3 MI W of Lincoln Tun · Structure no. 0917156

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
161 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,706
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Summit Ave over Nj 495 is a concrete continuous frame carrying Summit Ave over Nj 495 in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 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 4,706 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,741 by 2044. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSummit Ave
CrossesNj 495
Location1.3 MI W of Lincoln Tun
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.77269, -74.03313
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,706 (2024)
Projected traffic5,741 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$9.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Summit Ave over Nj 495 built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Summit Ave over Nj 495 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 Summit Ave over Nj 495 carry?

About 4,706 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Summit Ave over Nj 495?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Summit Ave over Nj 495?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.