US Bridges

NJ-495 over Jfk Blvd (east)&east Rmp

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · Near Lincoln Tunnel Plaza · Structure no. 3800030

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
179 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
147,080
2023 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

NJ-495 over Jfk Blvd (east)&east Rmp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NJ-495 over Jfk Blvd (east)&east Rmp in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 89 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 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNJ-495
CrossesJfk Blvd (east)&east Rmp
LocationNear Lincoln Tunnel Plaza
RouteState Highway NJ495
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.76338, -74.02483
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 alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.4 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147,080 (2023)
Projected traffic176,500 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$13.3 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NJ-495 over Jfk Blvd (east)&east Rmp built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is NJ-495 over Jfk Blvd (east)&east Rmp 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 (east)&east Rmp carry?

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

How long is NJ-495 over Jfk Blvd (east)&east Rmp?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns NJ-495 over Jfk Blvd (east)&east Rmp?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.