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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOLLOW BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,741 |
| LAMINGTON RIVER TRIB | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 762 |
| SPRUCE RUN | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 160 |
| TEETERTOWN BROOK | New Jersey | Good | 1930 | 96 | 331 |
| TRIB WICKECHEOKE CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 414 |
| TRIB TO LAMINGTON RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 249 |
| LAMINGTON RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 148 |
| WILLOUGHBY BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 24,297 |
| SPRUCE RUN | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 24,293 |
| SHABAKUNK CREEK | New Jersey | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 14,195 |
| AMTRAK NE CORRIDOR | New Jersey | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 2,642 |
| AMTRAK | New Jersey | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 1,122 |
| TRENTON LINE (CSXT) | New Jersey | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 7,472 |
| PCRR SIDETRACK (ABAN) | New Jersey | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 15,362 |
| BARCLAYS BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,500 |
| INDIAN RUN | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,170 |
| YELLOW BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 16,730 |
| BIG BROOK | New Jersey | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 12,608 |
| WHIPPANY RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 7,311 |
| Beaver Dam Brook | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,882 |
| HURDTOWN BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 47,520 |
| HURRICANE BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 24,703 |
| MILL CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 53,624 |
| PASSAIC RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 16,315 |
| MOLLY ANNS BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10,460 |
| ALLOWAYS CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,787 |
| ROCK BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 775 |
| TRIB. CHAMBERS BROOK | New Jersey | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 8,509 |
| CHAMBERS BROOK | New Jersey | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 8,509 |
| MINE BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 6,626 |
| CHAMBERS BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 609 |
| MILLSTONE RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15,328 |
| HARRISONS BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 7,678 |
| PASSAIC RIVER | New Jersey | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 11,396 |
| DRY BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 691 |
| SHIMERS BROOK | New Jersey | Good | 1930 | 96 | 134 |
| WALLKILL RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 623 |
| TROUT BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,137 |
| STREAM 8-5 | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,650 |
| CEDAR BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10,826 |
| CEDAR BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,166 |
| CEDAR BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,037 |
| ROBINSONS BRANCH RAH RIV | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,706 |
| CANAL TO MUSCONETCONG RV | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,432 |
| MUSCONETCONG RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,432 |
| SHABBECONG CREEK. | New Jersey | Good | 1930 | 96 | 18,430 |
| POHATCONG CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 13,151 |
| MULLICA RIVER | New Jersey | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| HUDSON TERRACE (RT 505) | New Jersey | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 234,402 |
| I-95 TUNNELS | New Jersey | Good | 1930 | 96 | 271,197 |
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.