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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HACKENSACK RIVER | New Jersey | Poor | 1904 | 122 | 17,341 |
| VINELAND SECONDARY | New Jersey | Fair | 1904 | 122 | 2,725 |
| ATLANTIC CITY LINE | New Jersey | Poor | 1904 | 122 | 1,882 |
| Park Road | New Jersey | Fair | 1904 | 122 | 21,669 |
| MONTCLAIR BOONTON LINE | New Jersey | Fair | 1904 | 122 | 3,040 |
| Montclair Boonton Line | New Jersey | Fair | 1904 | 122 | 9,010 |
| Montclair-Boonton Line | New Jersey | Fair | 1904 | 122 | 19,260 |
| MorristownLine (MP 8.77) | New Jersey | Fair | 1904 | 122 | 2,480 |
| MORRISTOWNLINE (MP 8.82) | New Jersey | Fair | 1904 | 122 | 4,605 |
| Morristown Line MP 8.94 | New Jersey | Fair | 1904 | 122 | 9,840 |
| Morristown Line(MP 9.02) | New Jersey | Fair | 1904 | 122 | 3,780 |
| MOLLY ANNS BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1904 | 122 | 17,565 |
| Delaware River | New Jersey | Fair | 1904 | 122 | 7,521 |
| Delaware River | New Jersey | Fair | 1904 | 122 | 14,115 |
| DELAWARE River | New Jersey | Fair | 1904 | 122 | 3,300 |
| DELAWARE River | New Jersey | Fair | 1904 | 122 | 5,000 |
| HO-HO-KUS BROOK | New Jersey | Good | 1905 | 121 | 4,438 |
| PASSAIC RIVER | New Jersey | Poor | 1905 | 121 | 29,431 |
| BOBBYS RUN | New Jersey | Fair | 1905 | 121 | 2,321 |
| ATLANTIC CITY LINE | New Jersey | Poor | 1905 | 121 | 288 |
| Park Rd & Branch Brook | New Jersey | Fair | 1905 | 121 | 19,357 |
| Montclair-Boonton Line | New Jersey | Fair | 1905 | 121 | 3,600 |
| MORRISTOWN LINE M.P.8.22 | New Jersey | Fair | 1905 | 121 | 12,640 |
| Morristown Line MP 8.27 | New Jersey | Fair | 1905 | 121 | 12,600 |
| Morristown Line MP 8.57 | New Jersey | Fair | 1905 | 121 | 20,520 |
| Morristown Line MP 8.62 | New Jersey | Fair | 1905 | 121 | 914 |
| MORRISTOWN LINE MP 8.67 | New Jersey | Fair | 1905 | 121 | 925 |
| HOLLAND AVE (ABANDONED) | New Jersey | Fair | 1905 | 121 | 775 |
| WICKECHEOKE CREEK TRIB. | New Jersey | Fair | 1905 | 121 | 427 |
| CARNEGIE LAKE | New Jersey | Poor | 1905 | 121 | 13,599 |
| ROCKAWAY RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1905 | 121 | 12,678 |
| Morristown Line | New Jersey | Fair | 1905 | 121 | 9,130 |
| PASSAIC RIVER | New Jersey | Good | 1905 | 121 | 25,617 |
| WEASEL BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1905 | 121 | 13,260 |
| PETERS BROOK | New Jersey | Poor | 1905 | 121 | 1,983 |
| MorristownLine(MP 20.03) | New Jersey | Fair | 1905 | 121 | 10,840 |
| MORRISTOWN LINE MP 20.34 | New Jersey | Fair | 1905 | 121 | 25,070 |
| Morristown L (MP 20.51) | New Jersey | Fair | 1905 | 121 | 11,650 |
| LANDING CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1906 | 120 | 1,062 |
| OVERPECK CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1906 | 120 | 1,441 |
| SPARKILL CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1906 | 120 | 22,073 |
| NYS&W RAILROAD MAIN LINE | New Jersey | Fair | 1906 | 120 | 11,643 |
| N BRANCH PENNSAUKEN CRK | New Jersey | Poor | 1906 | 120 | 3,521 |
| PARKERS CREEK | New Jersey | Poor | 1906 | 120 | 10,066 |
| COOPER RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1906 | 120 | 10,924 |
| CAPE MAY BRANCH | New Jersey | Fair | 1906 | 120 | 5,531 |
| S. BRANCH RARITAN RIVER | New Jersey | Good | 1906 | 120 | 12,976 |
| PASSAIC RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1906 | 120 | 28,602 |
| MINE BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1906 | 120 | 1,197 |
| ROCKY BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1907 | 119 | 10,922 |
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.