I-95 (UPPER LEVEL)
Carrying I-95 (UPPER LEVEL) over I-95 TUNNELS
0.1 MI. W OF GEO.WASH. BR, Bergen, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: I-95 (UPPER LEVEL)
The I-95 (UPPER LEVEL) bridge in Bergen, New Jersey carries I-95 (UPPER LEVEL) over I-95 TUNNELS. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1964, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 118.9 meters (390 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 271,170 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How I-95 (UPPER LEVEL) compares
Live comparison across New Jersey.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1930
- Last Reconstructed
- 1964
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 118.9 m (390 ft)
- Deck Width
- 37.5 m (123 ft)
- Owner
- State Toll Authority
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 271,170 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 3800018
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I-95 (UPPER LEVEL) is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare I-95 (UPPER LEVEL) against other structures in Bergen and across New Jersey. New Jersey bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for I-95 (UPPER LEVEL)?
I-95 (UPPER LEVEL) in Bergen, New Jersey has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is I-95 (UPPER LEVEL) inspected?
I-95 (UPPER LEVEL)'s responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 271,170 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I-95 (UPPER LEVEL) is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for I-95 (UPPER LEVEL)?
I-95 (UPPER LEVEL) has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining I-95 (UPPER LEVEL)?
I-95 (UPPER LEVEL) is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
How old is I-95 (UPPER LEVEL) and does age affect safety?
I-95 (UPPER LEVEL) was built in 1930, making it 96 years old and last reconstructed in 1964.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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