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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT EGG HARBOR RIVER | New Jersey | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 18,637 |
| LITTLE MILL CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 18,637 |
| BABCOCK CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 19,866 |
| PATCONG CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 9,220 |
| HAMMONTON CREEK | New Jersey | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 978 |
| GOFFLE BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,593 |
| NJ 63 SB | New Jersey | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 41,695 |
| SADDLE RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 107,750 |
| KNDRKMCK RD RR&COLES BRK | New Jersey | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 93,416 |
| HACKENSACK RIVR & ROAD | New Jersey | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 92,076 |
| RIVER ROAD (CR 41) | New Jersey | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 93,416 |
| NJ 4 | New Jersey | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,443 |
| PALSD AV WNDSR RD&CSX RR | New Jersey | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 90,670 |
| QUEEN ANNE ROAD | New Jersey | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 93,416 |
| NJ 4 | New Jersey | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,805 |
| TEANECK ROAD | New Jersey | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 93,416 |
| WEBSTER AVENUE | New Jersey | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 94,485 |
| PROP. LAFAYETTE AVE EXT. | New Jersey | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 94,485 |
| OVERPECK CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 93,543 |
| S DEAN NORDHOFF&CSX RR | New Jersey | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 97,570 |
| GRAND AVE. (NJ 93 CR501) | New Jersey | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 83,252 |
| BROAD AVE. | New Jersey | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 84,923 |
| FLAT ROCK BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 84,845 |
| NJ 4 | New Jersey | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 1,290 |
| COLES BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 19,200 |
| NJ 67 SB (LEMOINE AVE.) | New Jersey | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 34,795 |
| NYS & W RR | New Jersey | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 113,043 |
| WEST CENTRAL AVENUE | New Jersey | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 113,005 |
| PASSAIC ST (CR 62 I) | New Jersey | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 94,530 |
| US 46 | New Jersey | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,530 |
| FAIRVIEW AVE | New Jersey | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 23,481 |
| NJ 5 & WOLF CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 23,035 |
| CSX NORTH RUNNING TRACK | New Jersey | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 14,510 |
| Pond Brook | New Jersey | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 8,304 |
| BEAR SWAMP RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 27,697 |
| MOUNT MISERY BROOK | New Jersey | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 11,027 |
| POLE BRIDGE BRANCH | New Jersey | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 12,483 |
| COOPER RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 14,327 |
| COHANSEY RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 180 |
| CONRAIL | New Jersey | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,399 |
| NJ27 Amtrk NJTrans Empir | New Jersey | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 38,588 |
| AMTRK NJT CNRL ATRN & RD | New Jersey | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 8,040 |
| ORANGE IND TRCK (ABAND) | New Jersey | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,202 |
| SCOTLAND RUN @ WILSON LK | New Jersey | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 8,041 |
| LAMINGTON RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,324 |
| LAMINGTON RIVER | New Jersey | Good | 1931 | 95 | 359 |
| MUSCONETCONG RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 23,006 |
| BEAR BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 6,250 |
| DUCK POND RUN | New Jersey | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 16,240 |
| AMTRAK & ASSUNPINK CRK | New Jersey | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 5,815 |
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.