US Bridges

NJ-495 over Jfk Blvd E N&s Marginal

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · Lincoln Tunnel Helix · Structure no. 3800027

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
449 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
146,870
2023 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

NJ-495 over Jfk Blvd E N&s Marginal is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying NJ-495 over Jfk Blvd E N&s Marginal in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1955, 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 146,870 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 176,250 by 2043. The structure is 449 ft (136.9 m) long and 131 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNJ-495
CrossesJfk Blvd E N&s Marginal
LocationLincoln Tunnel Helix
RouteState Highway NJ495
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.76793, -74.02231
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length449 ft (136.9 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width131 ft (39.8 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146,870 (2023)
Projected traffic176,250 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
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$45.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NJ-495 over Jfk Blvd E N&s Marginal built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is NJ-495 over Jfk Blvd E N&s Marginal 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 Jfk Blvd E N&s Marginal carry?

About 146,870 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NJ-495 over Jfk Blvd E N&s Marginal?

The structure is 449 ft (136.9 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.

Who owns NJ-495 over Jfk Blvd E N&s Marginal?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.