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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMTRAK | New Jersey | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 13,685 |
| NAVESINK RIVER | New Jersey | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 15,330 |
| US 9 | New Jersey | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 11,716 |
| LAHAWAY CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 13,054 |
| PASSAIC RIVER | New Jersey | Good | 1939 | 87 | 9,888 |
| PEQUANNOCK RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 18,835 |
| MOLLY ANNS BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 16,679 |
| PASSAIC RIV RIVERVIEW DR | New Jersey | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 144,455 |
| MCBRIDE AVENUE (CR 639) | New Jersey | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 124,547 |
| US 46 | New Jersey | Good | 1939 | 87 | 8,699 |
| U.S. ROUTE 46 | New Jersey | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 4,417 |
| NJ 19 BROAD STREET | New Jersey | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 43,483 |
| NORFOLK SOUTHERN RR | New Jersey | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 35,725 |
| ERIE-LACKAWANNA RR | New Jersey | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 47,665 |
| PAULISON AVENUE (CR 618) | New Jersey | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 47,671 |
| ROUTE US 46 | New Jersey | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 12,745 |
| LAKEVIEW AVE (CR 624) | New Jersey | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 47,671 |
| MUDDY RUN | New Jersey | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 607 |
| DRY BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 709 |
| PEQUEST RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 3,170 |
| EAST BR PEQUEST RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 3,105 |
| PAPAKATING CREEK | New Jersey | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 208 |
| CULVERS BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 16,960 |
| PEQUEST RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 796 |
| BUCKHORN CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 674 |
| TRIB TO BEAVER BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 307 |
| NJ 57 EASTBOUND | New Jersey | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 15,302 |
| NORFOLK SOUTHERN RR | New Jersey | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 30,609 |
| WASH SEC NORFOLKSOUTHERN | New Jersey | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 28,130 |
| BRASS CASTLE CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 6,462 |
| TOWNSENDS INLET | New Jersey | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 6,548 |
| GRASSY SOUND | New Jersey | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 1,228 |
| MIDDLE THOROFARE | New Jersey | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 9,502 |
| ATLANTIC CITY LINE | New Jersey | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 6,855 |
| SADDLE RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 8,710 |
| SPROUT BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 17,401 |
| SHARPS RUN | New Jersey | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 11,428 |
| IVES BRANCH | New Jersey | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,493 |
| CAPE MAY BRANCH | New Jersey | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 6,392 |
| OYSTER CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 42 |
| WEST CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,027 |
| ELIZABETH RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 20,145 |
| Porch Branch | New Jersey | Good | 1940 | 86 | 2,577 |
| S BRANCH RACCOON CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,717 |
| RACCOON CREEK | New Jersey | Good | 1940 | 86 | 16,400 |
| TRIBUTARY S BR RARITAN R | New Jersey | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 11,563 |
| HAKIHOHAKE CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 679 |
| LITTLE NISHISAKAWICK CK. | New Jersey | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 5,779 |
| LEHIGH VALLEY ML (NS) | New Jersey | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 12,335 |
| ASSUNPINK CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,330 |
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.