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.

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Bridge State Condition Year Built Age (Years) ADT
BLACKS CREEK New Jersey Poor 1928 98 4,713
WADING RIVER New Jersey Poor 1928 98 2,384
BRANCH OF DENNIS CREEK New Jersey Fair 1928 98 14,448
PASSAIC RIVER New Jersey Fair 1928 98 24,340
MEEKER AVENUE New Jersey Fair 1928 98 37,256
REED BRANCH New Jersey Fair 1928 98 2,285
BIG TIMBER CREEK New Jersey Poor 1928 98 20,155
RACCOON CREEK New Jersey Fair 1928 98 16,401
FIVE MILE RUN New Jersey Poor 1928 98 22,136
Shipetaukin Creek New Jersey Fair 1928 98 52,322
DUCK POND RUN New Jersey Fair 1928 98 120,147
BACK BROOK New Jersey Fair 1928 98 35,596
NORTH JERSEY COAST LINE New Jersey Poor 1928 98 6,947
NJ TRANSIT SOUTHERN DIVI New Jersey Fair 1928 98 7,925
WEAMACONK BROOK New Jersey Fair 1928 98 18,135
MAHORAS BROOK New Jersey Fair 1928 98 44,635
STONE HOUSE BROOK New Jersey Fair 1928 98 4,881
KIKEOUT BROOK New Jersey Poor 1928 98 5,101
SPRING GARDEN BROOK New Jersey Fair 1928 98 6,219
PASSAIC RIVER New Jersey Fair 1928 98 6,421
ROCKAWAY RIVER New Jersey Fair 1928 98 5,854
BLACK RIVER New Jersey Fair 1928 98 19,871
DRAKES BROOK New Jersey Good 1928 98 12,743
SOUTH BR RARITAN RIVER New Jersey Fair 1928 98 22,203
SO BRANCH OF RARITAN RIV New Jersey Fair 1928 98 22,225
North Channel Toms River New Jersey Poor 1928 98 26,921
North Channel Toms River New Jersey Poor 1928 98 27,261
MOLLY ANNS BROOK. New Jersey Fair 1928 98 13,366
RAMAPO RIVER New Jersey Fair 1928 98 6,625
Haycock Brook New Jersey Fair 1928 98 112
SWEDES RUN New Jersey Fair 1928 98 561
BRANCH OF ALLOWAYS CREEK New Jersey Fair 1928 98 877
INDIAN RUN New Jersey Fair 1928 98 581
BR ROYCES BROOK New Jersey Fair 1928 98 26,300
NESHANIC RIVER New Jersey Fair 1928 98 1,113
ROSS BROOK New Jersey Fair 1928 98 3,908
ELIZABETH RIVER New Jersey Fair 1928 98 73,243
CENTRAL BR. SALT BROOK New Jersey Fair 1928 98 14,528
PASSAIC RIVER New Jersey Good 1928 98 6,649
STATEN ISLAND RAPID TRAN New Jersey Fair 1928 98 1,614
BEAR CREEK New Jersey Fair 1928 98 3,958
LOPATCONG CREEK New Jersey Fair 1928 98 8,073
LOPATCONG CREEK New Jersey Fair 1928 98 6,194
Lopatcong Creek New Jersey Fair 1928 98 6,136
HUDSON SEC (ABAN) New Jersey Fair 1928 98 4,804
DELAWARE RIV & NJ 29 SB New Jersey Fair 1928 98 15,300
Arthur Kill New Jersey Fair 1928 98 92,650
Arthur Kill Road New Jersey Fair 1928 98 92,650
State Street Ramp New Jersey Fair 1928 98 92,650
PLEASANTVILLE SEC.(ABAN) New Jersey Fair 1929 97 8,313

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.