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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST BR.PAPAKATING CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 2,274 |
| CLOVE BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 1,255 |
| GREEN BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 4,167 |
| ROBINSON BRANCH RAH RIV | New Jersey | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 16,566 |
| RAHWAY RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 8,335 |
| POPHANDUSING CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 65 |
| BLAIR CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 1,540 |
| MERRILLS CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 3,671 |
| PAULINS KILL | New Jersey | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 194 |
| MUSCONETCONG RIVER | New Jersey | Good | 1900 | 126 | 562 |
| POHATCONG CREEK | New Jersey | Good | 1900 | 126 | 209 |
| POHATCONG CREEK | New Jersey | Good | 1900 | 126 | 1,051 |
| PEQUEST RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 6,497 |
| TRIB POPHANDUSING CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 4,978 |
| MUSCONETCONG RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 108 |
| CEDAR CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 9 |
| BIG FLAT BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 64 |
| BIG FLAT BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 31 |
| BIG FLAT BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 56 |
| DELAWARE RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 4,629 |
| BEATTYS BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1901 | 125 | 1,983 |
| HAKIHOHAKE CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1901 | 125 | 499 |
| PLUM BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1901 | 125 | 456 |
| ROCKAWAY CREEK | New Jersey | Poor | 1901 | 125 | 169 |
| S BRANCH RARITAN RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1901 | 125 | 148 |
| PETERS BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1901 | 125 | 5,455 |
| POHATCONG CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1901 | 125 | 306 |
| SADDLE RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 9,984 |
| MASONICUS BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 10,822 |
| E. Tib. Overpeck Creek | New Jersey | Poor | 1902 | 124 | 7,478 |
| MORRISTOWN LINE(MP 8.88) | New Jersey | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 3,810 |
| MULHOCKAWAY CREEK | New Jersey | Good | 1902 | 124 | 593 |
| S. BRANCH RARITAN RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 1,083 |
| S. BRANCH RARITAN RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 1,083 |
| BRANCH OF PAULINS KILL | New Jersey | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 181 |
| PEQUEST RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 118 |
| PEQUEST RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 1,151 |
| BEAVER BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 598 |
| EDGEWATER BRANCH (ABAN) | New Jersey | Fair | 1903 | 123 | 1,321 |
| MAIN LINE M.P. 7.23 | New Jersey | Fair | 1903 | 123 | 20,665 |
| SECOND RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1903 | 123 | 14,556 |
| TRIB MULHOCKAWAY CREEK | New Jersey | Good | 1903 | 123 | 1,391 |
| PLUM BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1903 | 123 | 133 |
| ROCKAWAY RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1903 | 123 | 5,771 |
| WEASEL BROOK | New Jersey | Good | 1903 | 123 | 12,741 |
| PASSAIC RIVER RACEWAY | New Jersey | Fair | 1903 | 123 | 14,600 |
| GREEN BROOK | New Jersey | Good | 1903 | 123 | 2,476 |
| MorristownLine(MP 20.18) | New Jersey | Fair | 1903 | 123 | 11,600 |
| PASSAIC RIVER | New Jersey | Good | 1904 | 122 | 6,089 |
| HOHOKUS BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1904 | 122 | 13,889 |
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.