US Bridges

North Ramp (NJ495) over North Marginal Street

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · Nj Plaza Lincoln Tunnel · Structure no. 3800028

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
69 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,170
2023 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

North Ramp (NJ495) over North Marginal Street is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying North Ramp (NJ495) over North Marginal Street 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 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 12,170 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,600 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth Ramp (NJ495)
CrossesNorth Marginal Street
LocationNj Plaza Lincoln Tunnel
RouteState Highway NJ495
Coordinates40.76841, -74.02225
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,170 (2023)
Projected traffic14,600 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 North Ramp (NJ495) over North Marginal Street built?

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

What condition is North Ramp (NJ495) over North Marginal Street 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 North Ramp (NJ495) over North Marginal Street carry?

About 12,170 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North Ramp (NJ495) over North Marginal Street?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns North Ramp (NJ495) over North Marginal Street?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.