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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH BR. RARITAN RIV. | New Jersey | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 3,572 |
| MUDDDY RUN | New Jersey | Good | 1920 | 106 | 143 |
| TEETERTOWN BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 604 |
| PLEASANT RUN | New Jersey | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 762 |
| TRIB OF BACK BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 95 |
| MOORES CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 95 |
| WICKECHEOKE CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 477 |
| SAYREVILLE SECONDARY | New Jersey | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 15,010 |
| HIBERNIA BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 2,515 |
| POST BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 4,800 |
| SALEM CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 2,464 |
| OLDMANS CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 4,246 |
| ROCK BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 775 |
| PEAPACK BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 1,483 |
| MIDDLE BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 11,646 |
| PAPAKATING CREEK | New Jersey | Good | 1920 | 106 | 22 |
| WALLKILL RIVER MILL RACE | New Jersey | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 1,803 |
| former CNJRR (ABAND) | New Jersey | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 11,653 |
| GREEN BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 15,213 |
| POPHANDUSING CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 34 |
| STONY BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 11 |
| DELAWARE & RARITAN CANAL | New Jersey | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 14,000 |
| DELAWARE & RARITAN CANAL | New Jersey | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 22,262 |
| D&R CANAL FEEDER | New Jersey | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 2,210 |
| D&R Feeder Canal | New Jersey | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 2,660 |
| D&R FEEDER CANAL | New Jersey | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 11,856 |
| RINGWOOD CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 148 |
| Wandell Brook | New Jersey | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 5,988 |
| BLACKS CREEK | New Jersey | Poor | 1921 | 105 | 2,618 |
| GREEN BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 24,340 |
| DEEPAVAAL BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 24,340 |
| PINE BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 24,340 |
| PARGEY CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 443 |
| SO.BR.ROCKAWAY CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 1,626 |
| TRIB. OF ROCKAWAY CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 1,757 |
| ROCKAWAY RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 13,255 |
| BRANCH OFPASSAIC RIVER | New Jersey | Poor | 1921 | 105 | 328 |
| GREAT BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 1,270 |
| DEN BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 40,533 |
| MILL RACE | New Jersey | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 13,124 |
| MINE BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 13,131 |
| BRANCH MINE BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 13,131 |
| BRANCH OF MINE BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 13,131 |
| SOUTH BR RARITAN RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 25,056 |
| BRANCH OF PASSAIC RIVER | New Jersey | Poor | 1921 | 105 | 2,799 |
| S. BRANCH RARITAN RIVER | New Jersey | Good | 1921 | 105 | 1,895 |
| PIKE RUN | New Jersey | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 700 |
| BRANCH OF WALLKILL RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 3,837 |
| BRANCH OF WALLKILL RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 1,332 |
| S. BR OF RAHWAY RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 12,074 |
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.