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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILL BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 48,987 |
| DEN BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 56,265 |
| MALAPARDIS BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 35,424 |
| ALLOWAY CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 184 |
| ELIZABETH RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 5,208 |
| MUSCONETCONG RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 5,846 |
| SPROUT BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 145,772 |
| MASONICUS BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 83,405 |
| S. BRANCH RANCOCAS CK | New Jersey | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 28,881 |
| HAYNES CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 16,603 |
| ROBINSVILLE SECONDARY | New Jersey | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,114 |
| S BR PENNSAUKEN CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 10,584 |
| MAURICE RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 4,041 |
| MANTUA CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 10,254 |
| LOCKATONG CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 348 |
| STONY BROOK TRIBUTARY | New Jersey | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 486 |
| PLEASANT RUN | New Jersey | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 40,780 |
| LEHIGH VALLEY MAIN LINE | New Jersey | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 14,333 |
| Crooked Brook | New Jersey | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 18,953 |
| Trib to Stony Brook | New Jersey | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,211 |
| NJTRANSITMORRISTOWN LINE | New Jersey | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 64,940 |
| NJ 53 | New Jersey | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 63,200 |
| MUDDY RUN | New Jersey | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,153 |
| HOLLAND BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 42,436 |
| CUCKELS BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,030 |
| PEQUEST RIVER BRANCH | New Jersey | Good | 1933 | 93 | 3,081 |
| PAULINS KILL | New Jersey | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,798 |
| PAULINS KILL | New Jersey | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,534 |
| LOPATCONG CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,398 |
| TRIBUTAR TO DELAWARE RIV | New Jersey | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 698 |
| PAULINS KILL | New Jersey | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 9,721 |
| DELAWARE River | New Jersey | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,600 |
| McVICKERS BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 171 |
| GREAT EGG HARBOR RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 5,311 |
| HCKNSCK R & MEADWLND PKW | New Jersey | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 55,405 |
| NJ TRANSIT & GREEN ST | New Jersey | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 36,710 |
| HACKENSACK RVR RR RDS | New Jersey | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 44,425 |
| CR 39 (TEANECK ROAD) | New Jersey | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 43,450 |
| BIG TIMBER CREEK | New Jersey | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 9,175 |
| WALNUT BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 5,908 |
| WALNUT BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,561 |
| LAMINGTON RIVER | New Jersey | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 4,193 |
| WICKECHEOKE CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 5,753 |
| S BRANCH RARITAN RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 39,968 |
| WESTERN RR | New Jersey | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 17,681 |
| NORFOLK SOUTHERN RR | New Jersey | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 20,771 |
| OAKEYS BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 42,085 |
| DOCTORS CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 5,164 |
| N BR RARITAN RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,598 |
| BLACK RIVER | New Jersey | Good | 1934 | 92 | 15,297 |
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.