US Bridges

NJ-495 over Huds-Berg Lt Rl&baldw Av

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · Near Lincoln Tunnel Plaza · Structure no. 3800031

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
1,278 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
147,100
2023 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

NJ-495 over Huds-Berg Lt Rl&baldw Av is a steel truss - deck carrying NJ-495 over Huds-Berg Lt Rl&baldw Av in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1954, 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 147,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 176,520 by 2043. The structure is 1,278 ft (389.5 m) long and 86 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNJ-495
CrossesHuds-Berg Lt Rl&baldw Av
LocationNear Lincoln Tunnel Plaza
RouteState Highway NJ495
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.76313, -74.02434
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 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 typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+20 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,278 ft (389.5 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147,100 (2023)
Projected traffic176,520 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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$132 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NJ-495 over Huds-Berg Lt Rl&baldw Av built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is NJ-495 over Huds-Berg Lt Rl&baldw Av 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 Huds-Berg Lt Rl&baldw Av carry?

About 147,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NJ-495 over Huds-Berg Lt Rl&baldw Av?

The structure is 1,278 ft (389.5 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns NJ-495 over Huds-Berg Lt Rl&baldw Av?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.