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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S BRANCH ROCKAWAY CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 394 |
| SHABAKUNK CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 10,866 |
| STONEY BROOK FLOOD CHANL | New Jersey | Good | 1924 | 102 | 17,624 |
| NORTH JERSEY COAST LINE | New Jersey | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 15,215 |
| COMPTONS CREEK | New Jersey | Poor | 1924 | 102 | 10,989 |
| Crooked Brook | New Jersey | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 2,378 |
| STONY BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 9,052 |
| DEN BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 4,517 |
| BLACK RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 1,825 |
| MILL CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 20,800 |
| PEQUANNOCK RIVER | New Jersey | Poor | 1924 | 102 | 29,784 |
| PEQUANNOCK RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 12,342 |
| WANAQUE RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 19,079 |
| MACOPIN RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 40,996 |
| PEQUANNOCK RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 19,500 |
| BRANCH OF AVIS MILL POND | New Jersey | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 143 |
| PLEASANT RUN | New Jersey | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 572 |
| MILLSTONE RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 9,344 |
| BR MUSCONETCONG RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 12,918 |
| BR. MUSCONETCONG RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 12,245 |
| HANCES BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 11,636 |
| TROUT BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 25,506 |
| ABAND. HUDSON BR.CONRAIL | New Jersey | Poor | 1924 | 102 | 8,930 |
| MUSCONETCONG RIVER | New Jersey | Good | 1924 | 102 | 13,131 |
| NESCOCHAGUE CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 3,558 |
| POMPESTON CREEK | New Jersey | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 72,151 |
| ROBINSVILLE SECONDARY | New Jersey | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,337 |
| R.R. ROW | New Jersey | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 2,307 |
| BR.ASSISCUNK CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 5,626 |
| CHANDLERS RUN | New Jersey | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 71,176 |
| US RTE 30 SERVICE ROADS | New Jersey | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 20,907 |
| MANANTICO CREEK | New Jersey | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 2,250 |
| SOUTH BRANCH RARITAN RIV | New Jersey | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 4,378 |
| TRIB.NO.BR.ROCKAWAY CR. | New Jersey | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 594 |
| TRIB OF MOORES CR | New Jersey | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 160 |
| SWAN CREEK TRIB. | New Jersey | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 128 |
| SOUTH BR. ROCKAWAY CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 246 |
| WICKECHEOKE CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 160 |
| THIRD NESHANIC RIV TRIB | New Jersey | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 334 |
| THIRD NESHANIC RIV TRIB | New Jersey | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 148 |
| CHAMBERS BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 932 |
| PLUM BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 477 |
| THIRD NESHANIC RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 27 |
| CAPOOLONG CREEK | New Jersey | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 828 |
| Aband Belvid Del Flem RR | New Jersey | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 8,756 |
| NORTH JERSEY COAST LINE | New Jersey | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 15,793 |
| DOCTORS CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,326 |
| NEW SHARON BROOK | New Jersey | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 5,481 |
| GRAVELLY BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 11,848 |
| FREEHOLD SEC. MP 18.35 | New Jersey | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 14,438 |
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.