US Bridges

NJ-495 over None

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · Nj Plaza Lincoln Tunnel · Structure no. 3800026

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
380 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
147,080
2023 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

NJ-495 over None is a concrete tee beam carrying NJ-495 over None in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 147,080 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 176,500 by 2043. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNJ-495
CrossesNone
LocationNj Plaza Lincoln Tunnel
RouteState Highway NJ495
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.7685, -74.02331
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadH 20
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 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
CrossesOther
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$26.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NJ-495 over None built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is NJ-495 over None 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 NJ-495 over None carry?

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

How long is NJ-495 over None?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns NJ-495 over None?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.