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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIDDLE BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 21,028 |
| WOLF LAKE OUTLET | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,532 |
| NYS&W RR (ABANDONED) | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 19,300 |
| JACKSONBURG CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 467 |
| STONY BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 327 |
| D&R CANAL | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 6,266 |
| D&R FEEDER CANAL | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 8,382 |
| D&R CANAL FEEDER | New Jersey | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 1,140 |
| D&R CANAL FEEDER | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 750 |
| D&R FEEDER CANAL | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 108 |
| D&R CANAL FEEDER | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 713 |
| BISPHAMS MILL CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 9 |
| TOMS RIVER | New Jersey | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 56 |
| CHESTNUT STREET (CR 619) | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 218,521 |
| BURKE PARKWAY | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 209,964 |
| US RT 22 EB | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 185,328 |
| GREENBROOK FALLS | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 145 |
| CRR OF NJ NWK BRANCH | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 116,702 |
| FOUNDRY STREET | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 116,702 |
| RAYMOND BOULEVARD | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 19,371 |
| BELLVILLE TPK (NJ RT 7) | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 126,799 |
| NJ TURNPIKE | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 15,810 |
| STATE HWY RAMP J | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 61,609 |
| NJ ROUTE 3 | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 61,609 |
| PATERSON PLANK ROAD | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 55,016 |
| NJ ROUTE 3 | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 74,238 |
| PAUNPECK CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 98,533 |
| BELLMANS CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 98,533 |
| SUSQUEHANNA RR NJTPK SA | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 98,533 |
| NJ TPK INT NO.11 RP.NTTN | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 80,680 |
| US ROUTE 46 | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 6,767 |
| NJ TURNPIKE TOLLWY | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 14,438 |
| NJ TURNPIKE | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,147 |
| NJ TURNPIKE | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,645 |
| NJ TURNPIKE | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 655 |
| NJ TURNPIKE | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,166 |
| NJ TURNPIKE | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,627 |
| NJ TURNPIKE | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,882 |
| NJ TURNPIKE | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 714 |
| NJ TURNPIKE | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 4,692 |
| RACCOON CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 49,996 |
| NJ TURNPIKE | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 716 |
| NJ TURNPIKE | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,353 |
| NJ TURNPIKE | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 16,413 |
| NJ TURNPIKE | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,153 |
| NJ TURNPIKE | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,288 |
| NJ TURNPIKE | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,723 |
| NJ TURNPIKE | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 6,816 |
| NJ TURNPIKE | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,301 |
| NJ TURNPIKE | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,704 |
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.