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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.