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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kikeout Brook | New Jersey | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 9,795 |
| Pompton River | New Jersey | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 11,419 |
| Hatfield Creek | New Jersey | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 10,084 |
| Crooked Brook | New Jersey | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 11,393 |
| DEN BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,072 |
| LEDGEWOOD BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,990 |
| BLACK RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,416 |
| PEQUANNOCK RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 12,830 |
| DUKES BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,810 |
| PETERS BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 9,720 |
| GREEN BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 23,552 |
| RAHWAY RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 10,246 |
| NOMAHEGAN BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 10,246 |
| WEST BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 13,451 |
| RAHWAY RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 8,341 |
| LOPATCONG CREEK | New Jersey | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 8,549 |
| MUSCONETCONG RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 6,520 |
| POLE BRIDGE BRANCH CANAL | New Jersey | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 19 |
| RIVER LINE&PALISADES AVE | New Jersey | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 8,250 |
| N BRANCH RANCOCAS CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 10,812 |
| STOP THE JADE RUN | New Jersey | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 51 |
| NEW BROOKLYN LAKE | New Jersey | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 15,838 |
| NO.BR. PENNSAUKEN CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 70,874 |
| NJT&TONEYS BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 730 |
| FOUNDRY STREET | New Jersey | Good | 1926 | 100 | 51,515 |
| ALMONESSON CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 8,098 |
| CHESTNUT BRANCH | New Jersey | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 6,486 |
| CLEMS RUN | New Jersey | Good | 1926 | 100 | 935 |
| SCOTLAND RUN | New Jersey | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 11,856 |
| LITTLE EASE RUN | New Jersey | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 9,280 |
| NJ 139 | New Jersey | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 26,769 |
| ROCKAWAY CREEK TRIBUTARY | New Jersey | Good | 1926 | 100 | 256 |
| ROCKAWAY CREEK TRIBUTARY | New Jersey | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 374 |
| HOLLAND BROOK | New Jersey | Good | 1926 | 100 | 267 |
| SOUTH BR RARITAN RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 10,155 |
| WEST BR SHABAKUNK CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 7,410 |
| BENTLEYS BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 33,568 |
| NORTH JERSEY COAST LINE | New Jersey | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 9,829 |
| NORTH JERSEY COAST LINE | New Jersey | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 14,080 |
| NORTH JERSEY COAST LINE | New Jersey | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 12,009 |
| MILL RUN | New Jersey | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 4,752 |
| BLACK RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 5,549 |
| MUSCONETCONG LAKE OUTLET | New Jersey | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 20,463 |
| PASSAIC RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 16,545 |
| GOFFLE BROOK | New Jersey | Good | 1926 | 100 | 6,400 |
| PASSAIC-NY BR (ABAN.) | New Jersey | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 9,517 |
| TRENTON LINE (CSXT) | New Jersey | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,300 |
| STREAM 10-35 | New Jersey | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 8,792 |
| Abnd Elizabeth Ind Track | New Jersey | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 8,580 |
| RARITAN VALLEY LINE | New Jersey | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 15,405 |
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.