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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BURNT MEADOW BROOK | New Jersey | Good | 1942 | 84 | 20 |
| DEBBIES CREEK | New Jersey | Poor | 1943 | 83 | 2,240 |
| COMPTONS CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 450 |
| RAMP TO NJ 15 NB | New Jersey | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 51,992 |
| NJ 15 NB | New Jersey | Poor | 1943 | 83 | 4,182 |
| GREEN POND BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 3,040 |
| GREEN POND BR ROCKAWAY R | New Jersey | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 51,992 |
| PEQUANNOCK RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 9,147 |
| SR-35 | New Jersey | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 120 |
| LEONARDVILLE RD | New Jersey | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 100 |
| CR-520 | New Jersey | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 120 |
| BABCOCK CREEK | New Jersey | Good | 1944 | 82 | 761 |
| BRANCHPORT CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 8,602 |
| HAYSTACK BROOK | New Jersey | Poor | 1944 | 82 | 6,419 |
| MATAWAN CREEK | New Jersey | Poor | 1944 | 82 | 9,762 |
| WATNONG BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 2,761 |
| LITTLE SHEEPSHEAD CREEK | New Jersey | Poor | 1944 | 82 | 130 |
| SHEEPSHEAD CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 130 |
| MUDDY RUN | New Jersey | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 2,861 |
| SR-36 | New Jersey | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 100 |
| WEST BRANCH WADING RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 58 |
| WEST BRANCH WADING RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 58 |
| RAMSEY BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 4,921 |
| SADDLE RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 19,664 |
| PLEASANT BROOK | New Jersey | Good | 1945 | 81 | 6,566 |
| SERVICE RD BERRYS CK RR | New Jersey | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 134,850 |
| Pleasant Creek | New Jersey | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 1,561 |
| TRIB SOUTH BR RARITAN RI | New Jersey | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 2,803 |
| S BR ROCKAWAY RIVER | New Jersey | Good | 1945 | 81 | 18,219 |
| HAKIHOKAKE CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 562 |
| BOUND BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 16,801 |
| WHALE CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 1,354 |
| BIG BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 1,867 |
| WRECK POND BROOK | New Jersey | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 7,239 |
| WRECK POND BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 69 |
| SHADOW LAKE | New Jersey | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 9,448 |
| BROAD ST (CO. 509) | New Jersey | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 138,590 |
| US 22 EB | New Jersey | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 3,111 |
| VENICE LAGOON | New Jersey | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 43,914 |
| Beach Thorofare | New Jersey | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 44,350 |
| MARSH LAKE BRANCH | New Jersey | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 1,541 |
| HO-HO-KUS BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 3,627 |
| SADDLE RIVER (E. BRANCH) | New Jersey | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 2,545 |
| US 130 NB RAMP | New Jersey | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 33,464 |
| US 130 SB | New Jersey | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 22,681 |
| Route US 130 NB | New Jersey | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 33,158 |
| PECKMAN RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 2,944 |
| US 1 & 9 | New Jersey | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 13,313 |
| NORTH JERSEY COAST LINE | New Jersey | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 19,307 |
| MILFORD BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 2,206 |
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.