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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJT-Morristown Line | New Jersey | Fair | 1907 | 119 | 21,845 |
| PASSAIC RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1907 | 119 | 22,816 |
| PASSAIC RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1907 | 119 | 25,713 |
| ROBINSONS BRANCH RAH RIV | New Jersey | Fair | 1907 | 119 | 1,502 |
| PEQUEST RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1907 | 119 | 4,855 |
| SHABBACONG CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1907 | 119 | 13,200 |
| HACKENSACK RIVER | New Jersey | Good | 1908 | 118 | 19,317 |
| PASSAIC RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1908 | 118 | 17,010 |
| SW BR RANCOCAS CREEK | New Jersey | Poor | 1908 | 118 | 5,114 |
| West Branch Rahway River | New Jersey | Good | 1908 | 118 | 4,109 |
| PASSAIC RIVER | New Jersey | Poor | 1908 | 118 | 21,920 |
| CITY SUBWAY | New Jersey | Poor | 1908 | 118 | 11,960 |
| WILLOUGHBY BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1908 | 118 | 420 |
| WATERING PLACE BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1908 | 118 | 23,773 |
| STONY BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1908 | 118 | 13,979 |
| OVERPECK CREEK | New Jersey | Good | 1909 | 117 | 7,756 |
| SW BR OF RANCOCAS CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1909 | 117 | 5,114 |
| S. BR. PENNSAUKEN CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1909 | 117 | 10,139 |
| CONRAIL(ABANDONED) | New Jersey | Poor | 1909 | 117 | 8,450 |
| CEDAR CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1909 | 117 | 12 |
| GOFFLE BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 17,128 |
| HOHOKUS BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 13,206 |
| RAMAPO RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 5 |
| EAST BRANCH RAHWAY RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 7,303 |
| SECOND RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 8,100 |
| EAST BRANCH RAHWAY RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 1,374 |
| EAST BRANCH RAHWAY RIVER | New Jersey | Good | 1910 | 116 | 3,236 |
| SECOND RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 2,642 |
| TONEYS BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 3,289 |
| GREEN BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 647 |
| Montclair Boonton Line | New Jersey | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 7,690 |
| Montclair Boonton Line | New Jersey | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 7,710 |
| Montclair-Boonton Line | New Jersey | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 14,600 |
| CORNELISON AVENUE | New Jersey | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 25,505 |
| ABND BERGEN CO BRANCH | New Jersey | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 10,785 |
| BERGEN CO LINE (ABNDND) | New Jersey | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 13,186 |
| MUDDY RUN | New Jersey | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 864 |
| HICKORY RUN | New Jersey | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 422 |
| LEHIGH VALLEY ML (NS) | New Jersey | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 2,842 |
| RARITAN VALLEY LINE | New Jersey | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 520 |
| BACK BROOK | New Jersey | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 459 |
| LAWRENCE BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 2,182 |
| AMBOY SECONDARY | New Jersey | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 12,651 |
| BURNETT BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 3,855 |
| ROCKAWAY RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 6,446 |
| ROCKAWAY RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 5,702 |
| SOUTH BR. RARITAN RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 721 |
| WANAQUE RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 19,845 |
| WANAQUE RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 19,845 |
| GREEN BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 568 |
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.