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.

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Bridge State Condition Year Built Age (Years) ADT
TRIB. OF ASSUNPINK CRK New Jersey Fair 1949 77 2,477
FLAT CREEK New Jersey Fair 1949 77 770
COMPTONS CREEK New Jersey Fair 1949 77 674
NJ 28 New Jersey Fair 1949 77 22,955
NJ 28 New Jersey Fair 1949 77 16,775
BR OF PETERS BROOK New Jersey Fair 1949 77 33,550
PETERS BROOK New Jersey Fair 1949 77 18,559
US 202/206 NB RAMP New Jersey Fair 1949 77 44,372
CULVERS CREEK New Jersey Fair 1949 77 574
WALLKILL RIVER New Jersey Fair 1949 77 19,472
TRIB OF MUSCONETCONG RIV New Jersey Fair 1949 77 2,903
LOPATCONG CREEK New Jersey Fair 1949 77 3,369
D&R CANAL FEEDER New Jersey Fair 1949 77 1,482
GSP New Jersey Fair 1949 77 22,856
GSP & NJTPK New Jersey Fair 1949 77 16,865
Allendale Brook New Jersey Fair 1950 76 11,405
NJ 208 New Jersey Fair 1950 76 12,168
NJ TURNPIKE New Jersey Fair 1950 76 51,726
N BRANCH RANCOCAS CREEK New Jersey Fair 1950 76 10,770
SO BR TIMBER CREEK New Jersey Fair 1950 76 66
GRASSY SOUND New Jersey Fair 1950 76 18,048
CONANSEY RIVER New Jersey Fair 1950 76 6,718
US 46 New Jersey Fair 1950 76 19,480
NJ 21 New Jersey Good 1950 76 77,798
REPAUPO CREEK New Jersey Fair 1950 76 89
Hudson River New Jersey Fair 1950 76 2,065
Hudson River New Jersey Fair 1950 76 2,065
I-78 & Coles Street New Jersey Fair 1950 76 38,491
LOCKATONG CREEK New Jersey Fair 1950 76 5,645
BRANCH SHABAKUNK CREEK New Jersey Fair 1950 76 18,625
WOODBRIDGE CREEK New Jersey Fair 1950 76 8,041
MILL BROOK New Jersey Fair 1950 76 357
MILL BROOK New Jersey Fair 1950 76 693
S. BR. RAHWAY RIVER New Jersey Fair 1950 76 10,204
AMTRAK NE CORRIDOR New Jersey Fair 1950 76 23,304
WILLOW BROOK New Jersey Fair 1950 76 2,176
MINE BROOK New Jersey Fair 1950 76 1,415
SHREWSBURY RIVER New Jersey Poor 1950 76 11,230
ASHLEY AVE New Jersey Good 1950 76 24,266
NJ 71 (UNION AVE) New Jersey Poor 1950 76 24,280
WHIPPANY RIVER New Jersey Fair 1950 76 13,541
ROCKAWAY RIVER New Jersey Fair 1950 76 11,478
WILLS HOLE MANASQUAN RIV New Jersey Poor 1950 76 34,451
Manasquan River New Jersey Fair 1950 76 24,517
BARNEGAT BAY New Jersey Poor 1950 76 1,220
Barnegat Bay New Jersey Fair 1950 76 24,264
WEASEL BROOK New Jersey Fair 1950 76 6,190
NJ 3 New Jersey Fair 1950 76 2,330
HIGH MOUNTAIN BROOK New Jersey Poor 1950 76 336
HIGH MOUNTAIN BROOK New Jersey Good 1950 76 415

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.