FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NJ-495 VIADUCT

Carrying NJ-495 VIADUCT over NONE

.3 MI WEST LINCOLN TUNNEL, Hudson, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NJ-495 VIADUCT

The NJ-495 VIADUCT bridge in Hudson, New Jersey carries NJ-495 VIADUCT over NONE. It was built in 1937, making it 89 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 6 sections, stretching 45.7 meters (150 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 147,075 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.9 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How NJ-495 VIADUCT compares

▼ 22.9
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of New Jersey bridges
202
Bridges in Hudson · 6 in Poor condition
NJ-495 VIADUCT 20.9 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
52.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
42.3
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
20.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1937
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
6
Structure Length
45.7 m (150 ft)
Deck Width
22.5 m (74 ft)
Owner
Other State Agencies
Avg Daily Traffic
147,075 vehicles/day
Structure Number
3800020

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NJ-495 VIADUCT 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 NJ-495 VIADUCT against other structures in Hudson 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 NJ-495 VIADUCT?

NJ-495 VIADUCT in Hudson, New Jersey has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NJ-495 VIADUCT inspected?

NJ-495 VIADUCT'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 147,075 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NJ-495 VIADUCT is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for NJ-495 VIADUCT?

NJ-495 VIADUCT has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NJ-495 VIADUCT?

NJ-495 VIADUCT is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.

How old is NJ-495 VIADUCT and does age affect safety?

NJ-495 VIADUCT was built in 1937, making it 89 years old.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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