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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ TURNPIKE | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 12,029 |
| WEST JERSEY AVE & PRSL | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 55,279 |
| NJ TURNPIKE | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 7,276 |
| NJ TURNPIKE | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 31,257 |
| NJ TURNPIKE | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 18,440 |
| NJ TURNPIKE | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 7,354 |
| NJ TURNPIKE | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 14,432 |
| BIG TIMBER CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5,652 |
| PRSL RR GRENLOCH BRANCH | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 54,190 |
| NJ 168(BLACK HORSE PIKE) | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 54,190 |
| NJ ROUTE 168 | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 8,808 |
| TURNPIKE MAINLINE | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,950 |
| PRSL RR E. ATLANTIC AVE | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 62,264 |
| US 30 (WHITEHORSE PIKE) | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 62,264 |
| NJ TURNPIKE | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 18,339 |
| COOPER CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 62,264 |
| PRSL ATLANTIC CITY BR | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 62,264 |
| NJ TURNPIKE | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 24,197 |
| N BRANCH COOPER CREEK | New Jersey | Good | 1950 | 76 | 65,204 |
| NJ TURNPIKE | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 61,337 |
| S BR PENNSAUKEN CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 66,508 |
| NJ TURNPIKE | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 14,233 |
| NJ TURNPIKE | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 19,101 |
| NJ TURNPIKE | New Jersey | Good | 1950 | 76 | 13,837 |
| N BR PENNSAUKEN CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 83,562 |
| CHURCH STREET | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 77,560 |
| NJ TURNPIKE | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 8,331 |
| MARNE HIGHWAY & PCRR | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 77,560 |
| HARTFORD ROAD | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 77,560 |
| PARKERS CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 77,560 |
| NJ TURNPIKE | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 21,619 |
| RANCOCAS CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 77,560 |
| NJ TURNPIKE | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 8,139 |
| NJ TURNPIKE | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 9,057 |
| TURNPIKE MAINLINE | New Jersey | Good | 1950 | 76 | 4,524 |
| TURNPIKE MAINLINE | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 33,841 |
| NJ TURNPIKE | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 723 |
| NJ TURNPIKE | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 703 |
| NJ TURNPIKE | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 4,395 |
| ASSISCUNK CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 86,555 |
| CRAFTS CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 86,555 |
| MILL LANE PRR KINKORA | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 53,731 |
| US 206 (OLD YORK ROAD) | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 81,823 |
| US 206 | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 9,696 |
| BLACKS CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 119,761 |
| GEORGETOWN RD | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 89,833 |
| DOCTORS CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 63,412 |
| ASSUNPINK CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 97,420 |
| Cedar Swamp Brook | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 128,068 |
| ROCKY BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 97,420 |
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.