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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORMER MAGNOLIA AVENUE | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 143,302 |
| FORMER BOND STREET | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 143,302 |
| FORMER PINE STREET | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 143,302 |
| DOWD AVENUE & TPK.U-TURN | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 143,302 |
| NJ.TPK.RWYS RAMPS &R.R | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 24,269 |
| CRRNJ LVRR &NJ.TPK.RAMPS | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 75,036 |
| DELANCY STREET | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 75,036 |
| WILSON AVENUE | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 55,109 |
| CRR OF NJ HAMBURG BRANCH | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 55,109 |
| OVERPECK CREEK CAUSEWAY | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 102,406 |
| PORT READING RR & 94UTRN | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 51,133 |
| PYLES CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 55,346 |
| SOUTH RUN CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 200 |
| SOUTH RUN CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,000 |
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.