US Bridges

NJ-495 WB over Center Ramp to Lin Tunnl

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · Near Lincoln Tunnel Plaza · Structure no. 3800029

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93,923
2023 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

NJ-495 WB over Center Ramp to Lin Tunnl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NJ-495 WB over Center Ramp to Lin Tunnl in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 93,923 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 112,710 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNJ-495 WB
CrossesCenter Ramp to Lin Tunnl
LocationNear Lincoln Tunnel Plaza
RouteState Highway NJ495
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.76357, -74.0249
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93,923 (2023)
Projected traffic112,710 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NJ-495 WB over Center Ramp to Lin Tunnl built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is NJ-495 WB over Center Ramp to Lin Tunnl 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 WB over Center Ramp to Lin Tunnl carry?

About 93,923 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NJ-495 WB over Center Ramp to Lin Tunnl?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns NJ-495 WB over Center Ramp to Lin Tunnl?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.