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 33 | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 99,482 |
| MONMOUTH STREET | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 99,482 |
| MILLSTONE RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 99,482 |
| CRANBURY BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 99,482 |
| CONRAIL JAMESBURG BR | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 109,530 |
| CRANBURY-SOUTH RIVER RD | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 109,530 |
| TICES LANE | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 109,530 |
| SAW MILL BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 66,647 |
| NJTP NSO/NSI/SNI/SNO | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,734 |
| MILL BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 175,389 |
| NJ TP U TURN | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100,270 |
| MILL BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 175,376 |
| MILL BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 175,376 |
| PRR BONNAMTOWN BRANCH | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100,270 |
| MAIN ST EDISON | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100,270 |
| Mill Brook Branch | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 171,920 |
| LVRR-PERTH AMBOY BRANCH | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 95,190 |
| AMBOY AVENUE(EDISON TWP) | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 95,190 |
| NJ TURNPIKE RWYS | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 4,714 |
| NJ TURNPIKE RWYS | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 9,420 |
| NJ TURNPIKE | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30,884 |
| NJ TURNPIKE | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,586 |
| LEGION PLACE | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,603 |
| WOODBRIDGE RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 53,380 |
| WOODBRIDGE RIVER | New Jersey | Good | 1950 | 76 | 61,276 |
| PORT READING RR & 94UTRN | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 63,880 |
| RAHWAY RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 67,788 |
| RAHWAY RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 66,324 |
| CENTRAL RAILROAD OF NJ | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 246,243 |
| NJ TURNPIKE | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 31,059 |
| PYLES CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 67,788 |
| MORSES CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 134,112 |
| BAYWAY UTILITIES | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 105,157 |
| BAYWAY UTILITIES | New Jersey | Good | 1950 | 76 | 52,580 |
| RAILROAD AVE & CRR OF NJ | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 134,112 |
| BAYWAY PIPES/LINDEN SWR | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 103,075 |
| BAYWAYUTIL&LINDENSTMCHNL | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 51,538 |
| BAYWAY PIPES/LINDEN SWR | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 51,538 |
| NJTPK RWYS & RAMPS NT&TN | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 7,037 |
| ELIZABETH RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 134,112 |
| THIRD AVENUE | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 143,302 |
| FIRST AVENUE | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 143,302 |
| ELIZABETH AVENUE | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 143,302 |
| MARSHALL STREET | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 143,302 |
| FRANKLIN STREET | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 143,302 |
| FULTON STREET | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 143,302 |
| EAST JERSEY STREET | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 143,302 |
| LIVINGSTON STREET | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 143,302 |
| CRR OF NJ SPUR-ABANDONED | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 143,302 |
| COURT STREET | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 143,302 |
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.