US Bridges

South RAMP(NJ-495) over Park Avenue

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · Nj Plaza Lincoln Tunnel · Structure no. 3800021

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
428 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28
2023 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

South RAMP(NJ-495) over Park Avenue is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying South RAMP(NJ-495) over Park Avenue 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 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 28 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2043. The structure is 428 ft (130.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth RAMP(NJ-495)
CrossesPark Avenue
LocationNj Plaza Lincoln Tunnel
RouteState Highway NJ495
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.76836, -74.0233
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+13 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length428 ft (130.5 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2023)
Projected traffic34 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South RAMP(NJ-495) over Park Avenue built?

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

What condition is South RAMP(NJ-495) over Park Avenue 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does South RAMP(NJ-495) over Park Avenue carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South RAMP(NJ-495) over Park Avenue?

The structure is 428 ft (130.5 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns South RAMP(NJ-495) over Park Avenue?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.