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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POMPTON INDUSTRIAL TRACK | New Jersey | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 70,220 |
| KIKEOUT BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 69,750 |
| NJ 23 | New Jersey | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,000 |
| PEQU RIV RR HMBG TPK SB | New Jersey | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 63,188 |
| US 46 WB | New Jersey | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 12,810 |
| NO.BR.RARITAN RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 61,761 |
| WAWAYANDA CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,857 |
| BRANCH OF CLOVE BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,255 |
| CLOVE BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 444 |
| ABANDONED HANFORD BRANCH | New Jersey | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 12,061 |
| LEHIGH VALLEY MAIN LINE | New Jersey | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 18,433 |
| BUCKHORN CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 689 |
| NORFOLK SOUTHERN RR | New Jersey | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 11,034 |
| SWEDE RUN | New Jersey | Good | 1934 | 92 | 9,596 |
| ASSISCUNK CREEK | New Jersey | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 24,298 |
| N BRANCH COOPER RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 15,947 |
| LITTLE TIMBER CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10,556 |
| SLUICE CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 12,882 |
| SUNSET LAKE RACEWAY | New Jersey | Good | 1935 | 91 | 10,662 |
| ELIZABETH RIVER | New Jersey | Good | 1935 | 91 | 9,090 |
| STILL RUN | New Jersey | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2,341 |
| Mantua Creek | New Jersey | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5,916 |
| TRIBUTARY TO STILL RUN | New Jersey | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,746 |
| FARAWAY BRANCH | New Jersey | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,149 |
| HUDS-BERG LR & 18TH ST | New Jersey | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 16,270 |
| TRIB. NESHANIC RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,854 |
| ASSUNPINK CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 29,781 |
| BRAINERD LAKE | New Jersey | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40,311 |
| WEAMACONK CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 6,091 |
| SUSSEX TURNPIKE (CR 617) | New Jersey | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 33,314 |
| Morristown Line MP 40.50 | New Jersey | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 5,850 |
| NJ ROUTE 70 | New Jersey | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 22,997 |
| MOLLY ANNS BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 4,800 |
| Green Brook | New Jersey | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 12,895 |
| Trib. Long House Creek | New Jersey | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,082 |
| POMPTON RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 53,150 |
| CR-537 | New Jersey | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 120 |
| SURPRISE LAKE | New Jersey | Good | 1935 | 91 | 2,414 |
| RANCOCAS CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25,200 |
| UNION CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 53 |
| HAMMONTON CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 430 |
| HAMMONTON CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 500 |
| MUSQUAPSINK BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 7,432 |
| MIDLAND AVENUE (CR 67) | New Jersey | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 70,897 |
| ERIE-LACKAWANNA RAILROAD | New Jersey | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 70,812 |
| US 46 | New Jersey | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 13,252 |
| VALLEY BOULEVARD (CR 57) | New Jersey | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 40,702 |
| TERRACE AVENUE (CR. 55) | New Jersey | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 40,661 |
| RT NJ 17 SOUTHBOUND | New Jersey | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 36,710 |
| NJ 17 NORTHBOUND | New Jersey | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 50,868 |
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.