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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WOLF LAKE INLET | New Jersey | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 1,597 |
| WALLKILL RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 6,513 |
| BR. PEQUEST RIVER | New Jersey | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 19,759 |
| PAULINS KILL | New Jersey | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 531 |
| PAULINS KILL | New Jersey | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 31 |
| BUCKHORN CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 358 |
| POHATCONG CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 979 |
| SCRANTON BRANCH (Former) | New Jersey | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 475 |
| FORMER SCRANTON BRNCH NS | New Jersey | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 535 |
| Washington Scndry (N&S) | New Jersey | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 9,013 |
| NYS & W RAILROAD | New Jersey | Fair | 1911 | 115 | 25,364 |
| MAHWAH RIVER | New Jersey | Good | 1911 | 115 | 13,185 |
| ROBINSVILLE SECONDARY | New Jersey | Poor | 1911 | 115 | 5,443 |
| Montclair-Boonton Line | New Jersey | Fair | 1911 | 115 | 16,200 |
| FAIRY LAKE AND FOOTPATH | New Jersey | Good | 1911 | 115 | 3,120 |
| DAVIS AVENUE | New Jersey | Fair | 1911 | 115 | 3,120 |
| Assunpink Creek | New Jersey | Fair | 1911 | 115 | 4,950 |
| AMTRAK NE CORRIDOR | New Jersey | Poor | 1911 | 115 | 9,247 |
| AMTRAK NE CORRIDOR | New Jersey | Poor | 1911 | 115 | 2,114 |
| WEASEL BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1911 | 115 | 16,855 |
| GREEN BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1911 | 115 | 1,777 |
| ABAND. CONRAIL MP. 57.81 | New Jersey | Fair | 1911 | 115 | 777 |
| FORM ELIZABETH IND TRACK | New Jersey | Fair | 1911 | 115 | 2,990 |
| FORMER STRANTON BRANCH | New Jersey | Fair | 1911 | 115 | 3 |
| Former Scranton Br | New Jersey | Fair | 1911 | 115 | 26 |
| FORMER SCRANTON BRANCH | New Jersey | Fair | 1911 | 115 | 738 |
| FORMER SCRANTON BRNCH | New Jersey | Fair | 1911 | 115 | 50 |
| CRYSTAL LAKE SPILLWAY | New Jersey | Good | 1912 | 114 | 607 |
| NORTH BR PENNSAUKEN CK | New Jersey | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 11,669 |
| BARKERS BROOK | New Jersey | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 8,244 |
| Montclair Boonton Line | New Jersey | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 10,800 |
| OLDMANS CREEK | New Jersey | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 904 |
| S BR ROCKAWAY CREEK | New Jersey | Good | 1912 | 114 | 36,773 |
| MOORES CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 11,227 |
| SAYREVILLE SECONDARY | New Jersey | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 13,614 |
| PEQUEST RIVER | New Jersey | Good | 1912 | 114 | 5,418 |
| FORMER SCRANTON BRANCH | New Jersey | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 907 |
| FORMER SCRANTON BRANCH | New Jersey | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 907 |
| NJT MAIN LINE | New Jersey | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 14,960 |
| PASSAIC RIVER | New Jersey | Poor | 1913 | 113 | 10,820 |
| Del-Raritan St Prk Trail | New Jersey | Poor | 1913 | 113 | 6,876 |
| TOMS RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 17,033 |
| PECKMAN RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 14,684 |
| Stony Brook | New Jersey | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 2,505 |
| RAHWAY RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 2,166 |
| BEAVER BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 651 |
| WASHINGTON SEC (NS) | New Jersey | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 9,195 |
| LAKE CREEK | New Jersey | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 3,907 |
| Morristown Line MP 13.08 | New Jersey | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 1,540 |
| RAILROAD CSXT | New Jersey | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 3,663 |
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.