US Bridges

Nj Route 495 WB over Nj Route 3

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · Interchange 16E · Structure no. E11258C

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
273 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
61,609
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Route 495 WB over Nj Route 3 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Route 495 WB over Nj Route 3 in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 75 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 61,609 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,174 by 2044. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj Route 495 WB
CrossesNj Route 3
LocationInterchange 16E
RouteState Highway 495
Coordinates40.77778, -74.04554
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,609 (2024)
Projected traffic75,174 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj Route 495 WB over Nj Route 3 built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Nj Route 495 WB over Nj Route 3 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nj Route 495 WB over Nj Route 3 carry?

About 61,609 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Nj Route 495 WB over Nj Route 3?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Route 495 WB over Nj Route 3?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.