US Bridges

NJ495 over Park Avenue

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · Nj Plaza Lincoln Tunnel · Structure no. 3800024

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
147,080
2023 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

NJ495 over Park Avenue is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying NJ495 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 147,080 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 176,500 by 2043. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNJ495
CrossesPark Avenue
LocationNj Plaza Lincoln Tunnel
RouteState Highway 495
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.76863, -74.02369
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147,080 (2023)
Projected traffic176,500 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$7.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NJ495 over Park Avenue built?

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

What condition is NJ495 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 NJ495 over Park Avenue carry?

About 147,080 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NJ495 over Park Avenue?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns NJ495 over Park Avenue?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.