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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAMAPO RIVER | New Jersey | Good | 1888 | 138 | 495 |
| WICKECHEOKE CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1889 | 137 | 328 |
| TRENTON LINE (CSX) | New Jersey | Poor | 1889 | 137 | 1,000 |
| GREEN BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1889 | 137 | 9,189 |
| FLAT BROOK | New Jersey | Poor | 1889 | 137 | 302 |
| MUSCONETCONG RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1890 | 136 | 689 |
| ROCKAWAY CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1890 | 136 | 978 |
| AMTRAK NE CORRIDOR | New Jersey | Fair | 1890 | 136 | 10,650 |
| AMTRAK NE CORRIDOR | New Jersey | Poor | 1890 | 136 | 7,956 |
| Arm of Lake Carasaljo | New Jersey | Fair | 1890 | 136 | 4,306 |
| S. BRANCH RARITAN RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1890 | 136 | 668 |
| POPHANDUSING CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1890 | 136 | 94 |
| CROSSWICKS CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1891 | 135 | 1,668 |
| Whippany River | New Jersey | Fair | 1891 | 135 | 17,820 |
| RARITAN VALLEY LINE | New Jersey | Fair | 1891 | 135 | 15 |
| HACKENSACK RIVER | New Jersey | Good | 1892 | 134 | 4,774 |
| WOODBURY CREEK | New Jersey | Poor | 1892 | 134 | 21,874 |
| SPRUCE RUN | New Jersey | Good | 1892 | 134 | 242 |
| WEASEL BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1892 | 134 | 17,704 |
| MUSCONETCONG RIVER | New Jersey | Good | 1892 | 134 | 2,873 |
| SO BR RANCOCAS CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1893 | 133 | 495 |
| WINDERMERE BROOK | New Jersey | Good | 1893 | 133 | 2,966 |
| S. BRANCH RARITAN RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1893 | 133 | 668 |
| BIG FLAT BROOK | New Jersey | Poor | 1893 | 133 | 33 |
| RARITAN RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1895 | 131 | 23,717 |
| RARITAN RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1895 | 131 | 30,902 |
| COPPER CREEK | New Jersey | Poor | 1896 | 130 | 160 |
| SPRUCE RUN | New Jersey | Fair | 1896 | 130 | 753 |
| PEDDIE LAKE | New Jersey | Fair | 1896 | 130 | 3,115 |
| CRANBURY BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1896 | 130 | 7,125 |
| GRAND AVENUE | New Jersey | Fair | 1896 | 130 | 171 |
| SOUTH BRANCH RARITAN RIV | New Jersey | Good | 1896 | 130 | 1,821 |
| PAULINS KILL | New Jersey | Good | 1896 | 130 | 177 |
| DELAWARE RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1896 | 130 | 18,700 |
| ATLANTIC CITY LINE | New Jersey | Fair | 1897 | 129 | 10,772 |
| LOCKATONG CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1897 | 129 | 126 |
| MANASQUAN RIVER | New Jersey | Poor | 1897 | 129 | 949 |
| PASSAIC RIVER | New Jersey | Good | 1897 | 129 | 23,506 |
| PASSAIC RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1898 | 128 | 10,590 |
| SO. BRANCH RARITAN RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1898 | 128 | 1,384 |
| LOCKATONG CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1898 | 128 | 743 |
| HO-HO-KUS BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1899 | 127 | 10,838 |
| N BR ROCKWAY CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1899 | 127 | 1,041 |
| WICKECHEOKE CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1899 | 127 | 126 |
| WATERING RACE BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 13,019 |
| HACKENSACK RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 11,741 |
| TENAKILL BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 1,599 |
| HO-HO-KUS BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 8,704 |
| COLES BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 5,281 |
| PASCACK BROOK | New Jersey | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 9,261 |
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.