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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEHIGH VALLY ML(Conrail) | New Jersey | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 16,116 |
| BEAVER BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,561 |
| BLAIR CREEK | New Jersey | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 5,610 |
| DELAWARE RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 42,270 |
| BEACH THOROFARE | New Jersey | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 6,726 |
| RISLEY CHANNEL | New Jersey | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 6,726 |
| WHIRLPOOL CHANNEL | New Jersey | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 6,726 |
| DOCK THOROFARE | New Jersey | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 6,726 |
| GREAT SWAMP BRANCH | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10,475 |
| ALBERTSONS BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10,490 |
| PATCONG CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,346 |
| EAST HOMESTEAD AVENUE | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 42,845 |
| EAST BRINCKERHOFF AVENUE | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 42,845 |
| EAST CENTRAL BLVD(RT501) | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 42,845 |
| EAST PALISADES BOULEVARD | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 42,845 |
| EAST EDSALL BOULEVARD | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 42,845 |
| OAKDENE AVENUE | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 41,695 |
| MAIN STREET (CR 56 III) | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 61,555 |
| JONES ROAD | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 61,555 |
| PASSAIC RVR NJ20 CR507 | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40,750 |
| I-95 RAMP L | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 47,235 |
| I-95 US1 9 & 46 & NJ 4 | New Jersey | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 27,640 |
| CSX Railroad | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 55,510 |
| GRAND AVENUE (NJ 93) | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 55,493 |
| W Trib. of Overpeck Crk. | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 561 |
| Teaneck Creek | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 561 |
| NJ 73 | New Jersey | Good | 1930 | 96 | 13,222 |
| SOUTH BR PENNSAUKEN CRK | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 37,952 |
| ATSION LAKE | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 9,753 |
| S BR RANCOCAS CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 17,443 |
| JADE RUN | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 14,827 |
| N.BRANCH OF RANCOCAS CRK | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20,705 |
| ROUTE US 130 | New Jersey | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 60,600 |
| PENNSAUKEN CREEK | New Jersey | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 54,495 |
| N Branch Cooper River | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,060 |
| GREAT CHANNEL | New Jersey | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 7,800 |
| MILL CREEK | New Jersey | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 6,971 |
| DIVISION GUT | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 21 |
| MANUMUSKIN RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 19,874 |
| Wigwam Brook | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,264 |
| SECOND RIVER | New Jersey | Good | 1930 | 96 | 3,203 |
| Raymond Boulevard | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 616 |
| Raymond Boulevard | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15,398 |
| Raymond Boulevard | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 614 |
| SECOND RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,170 |
| LITTLE EASE RUN | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,756 |
| HOSPITALITY BRANCH | New Jersey | Good | 1930 | 96 | 2,528 |
| Penhorn Creek | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 91,493 |
| COLD BROOK | New Jersey | Good | 1930 | 96 | 416 |
| NORTH BR. ROCKAWAY CR. | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 650 |
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.