NJ495
NJ495 in Nj Plaza Lincoln Tunnel, Hudson County, New Jersey received a condition grade of C (48/100). Built in 1938, the bridge carries 147K vehicles daily on NJ495 over Park Avenue.
NJ495 carries a C on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 48/100. Component ratings sit in the middle of the FHWA NBI distribution; rehabilitation programming is likely on the owning agency’s medium-term horizon.
The bridge was built in 1938, making it 88 years old — well beyond the typical 50-year design life of bridges constructed in that era. Bridges of this vintage usually need substantial rehabilitation or replacement once their original components have aged out, regardless of current condition ratings. NJ495 carries an average daily traffic count of 147,080 vehicles, with 6 lane(s) crossing Park Avenue. The owning agency is Federal - Other; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
NJ495 is a 88-year-old bridge located Nj Plaza Lincoln Tunnel in Hudson County, New Jersey. The bridge carries NJ495 over Park Avenue with 6 traffic lanes, handling approximately 147K vehicles per day. Built in 1938, the structure spans 37.8 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (48/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 6/9 (fair).
This bridge is owned and maintained by Federal - Other.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
NJ495 has a Condition Score of 48/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
NJ495 was built in 1938, making it 88 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
NJ495 carries approximately 147K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 6 traffic lanes. It is 37.8 meters long and located on NJ495 in Nj Plaza Lincoln Tunnel, Hudson County, New Jersey.
No, NJ495 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
NJ495 is located Nj Plaza Lincoln Tunnel in Hudson County, New Jersey. The bridge carries NJ495 over Park Avenue. Its coordinates are 40.768631, -74.023689. It is maintained by Federal - Other.
NJ495 carries NJ495 over Park Avenue. The bridge is 37.8 meters long and was built in 1938.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.