NJ-495
NJ-495 in Lincoln Tunnel Helix, Hudson County, New Jersey received a condition grade of C (44/100). Built in 1937, the bridge carries 147K vehicles daily on NJ-495 over Jfk BLVD E N&S Marginal.
NJ-495 carries a C on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 44/100. 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 1937, making it 89 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. NJ-495 carries an average daily traffic count of 146,870 vehicles, with 7 lane(s) crossing Jfk BLVD E N&S Marginal. 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
NJ-495 is a 89-year-old bridge located Lincoln Tunnel Helix in Hudson County, New Jersey. The bridge carries NJ-495 over Jfk BLVD E N&S Marginal with 7 traffic lanes, handling approximately 147K vehicles per day. Built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1955, the structure spans 136.9 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (44/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 5/9 (fair), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 6/9 (fair).
This bridge is owned and maintained by Federal - Other.
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Frequently Asked Questions
NJ-495 has a Condition Score of 44/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 5/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
NJ-495 was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1955, making it 89 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
NJ-495 carries approximately 147K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 7 traffic lanes. It is 136.9 meters long and located on NJ-495 in Lincoln Tunnel Helix, Hudson County, New Jersey.
No, NJ-495 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
NJ-495 is located Lincoln Tunnel Helix in Hudson County, New Jersey. The bridge carries NJ-495 over Jfk BLVD E N&S Marginal. Its coordinates are 40.767931, -74.022311. It is maintained by Federal - Other.
NJ-495 carries NJ-495 over Jfk BLVD E N&S Marginal. The bridge is 136.9 meters long and was built in 1937, with reconstruction in 1955.
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.