Historic Bridges in New Jersey
1,814 bridges built before 1951 in New Jersey still in service today.
Bridges Built Before 1951
The United States has 1,814 bridges in New Jersey built before 1951 that remain in active service. These structures are 75+ years old — many predate modern engineering codes and were not designed for today's traffic volumes and vehicle weights. The average design life of a bridge is 50 years, making these aging structures a significant infrastructure concern.
| Bridge | State | Condition | Year Built | Age (Years) | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLDMANS CR HARRSNVL LAKE | New Jersey | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 719 |
| CLIFF AT 77TH STREET | New Jersey | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 19,870 |
| Conrail & Path | New Jersey | Poor | 1917 | 109 | 38,705 |
| LEHIGH VALLEY ML (NS) | New Jersey | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 155 |
| STONY BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 2,422 |
| SALEM CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 2,464 |
| TRENTON LINE (CSXT) | New Jersey | Good | 1917 | 109 | 1,490 |
| RAHWAY RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 42,130 |
| GREEN BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 7,773 |
| RAHWAY RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 16,699 |
| POHATCONG CREEK | New Jersey | Good | 1917 | 109 | 179 |
| HONEY RUN BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 4,986 |
| BEAVER BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 4,986 |
| D&R FEEDER CANAL | New Jersey | Poor | 1917 | 109 | 5,391 |
| D&R FEEDER CANAL | New Jersey | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 6,004 |
| SO.BR RANCOCAS CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 7,337 |
| SOUTH BRNCH NEWTON CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 5,305 |
| PATH&CONRAIL | New Jersey | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 1,195 |
| SWAN CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 4,379 |
| CSXT TRENTON LINE | New Jersey | Good | 1918 | 108 | 5,303 |
| TRENTON LINE(CSXT) | New Jersey | Good | 1918 | 108 | 760 |
| NEW YORK BRNCH (CSXT) | New Jersey | Poor | 1918 | 108 | 6,429 |
| TRENTON LINE (CSXT) | New Jersey | Good | 1918 | 108 | 2,000 |
| NORTH BR RARITAN RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 647 |
| N. BRANCH NEWTON CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 5,262 |
| INDIAN CABIN CREEK | New Jersey | Poor | 1919 | 107 | 2,813 |
| GREAT EGG HARBOR RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 4,258 |
| S. BRANCH PENNSAUKEN CK | New Jersey | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 11,668 |
| RATTLING RUN | New Jersey | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 2,428 |
| MUDDY RUN | New Jersey | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 44 |
| MULHOCKAWAY CREEK | New Jersey | Poor | 1919 | 107 | 4,272 |
| CAPOOLONG CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 636 |
| S BRANCH RAHWAY RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 16,935 |
| GREAT BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 4,968 |
| WEASEL BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 2,662 |
| SALEM CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 3,406 |
| BRANCH OF SALEM CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 14,306 |
| LAMINGTON RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 1,664 |
| WALLKILL RIVER TRIBUTARY | New Jersey | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 13,846 |
| D&R FEEDER CANAL | New Jersey | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 8,760 |
| SW BR OF RANCOCAS CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 11,485 |
| ELIZABETH RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 1,748 |
| W. Br. of Rahway River | New Jersey | Good | 1920 | 106 | 292 |
| RATTLING RUN | New Jersey | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 1,160 |
| SOUTH BR RACCOON CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 7,677 |
| SO.BRANCH RACCOON CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 6,624 |
| EDWARDS RUN | New Jersey | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 15,089 |
| SECAUCUS ROAD (CR 678) | New Jersey | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 11,085 |
| HUDSON-BERGEN LIGHT RAIL | New Jersey | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 11,120 |
| PATH/Conrail Pas-Harm Br | New Jersey | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 11,620 |
About Historic Bridge Data
Bridges built before 1951 are classified as historic in this database. Many were designed to 1940s standards with lower load limits and narrower lanes. While FHWA requires regular inspections of all bridges regardless of age, older structures often require more frequent monitoring and rehabilitation investment.