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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COPPER CREEK | New Jersey | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 2,380 |
| TRENTON LINE (CSXT) | New Jersey | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 6,163 |
| SAYREVILLE SEC (FORMER) | New Jersey | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 12,651 |
| Morristown Line MP 24.39 | New Jersey | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 2,200 |
| Morristown Line MP 28.69 | New Jersey | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 7,690 |
| WEASEL BROOK | New Jersey | Good | 1914 | 112 | 4,070 |
| MAURICE RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 5,789 |
| EAST BR MIDDLE BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 17,307 |
| RAHWAY RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 25,190 |
| WASHINGTON SEC (Conrail) | New Jersey | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 2,374 |
| RARITAN VALLEY LINE | New Jersey | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 9,015 |
| LITTLE CREEK | New Jersey | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 1,760 |
| HAYNES CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 10,640 |
| COOPER RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 10,446 |
| N.BRANCH OF COOPER RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 10,446 |
| CLIFF | New Jersey | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 13,960 |
| NATIONAL DOCKS SECONDARY | New Jersey | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 20,760 |
| CLIFF AT E END 76TH ST | New Jersey | Good | 1915 | 111 | 19,870 |
| AMTRAK NE CORRIDOR | New Jersey | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 6,446 |
| WRECK POND BROOK | New Jersey | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 5,412 |
| MILLSTONE RIVER | New Jersey | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 34,650 |
| MORRISTOWN LINE MP 24.96 | New Jersey | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 2,910 |
| PEQUANNOCK RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 10,010 |
| POST BROOK | New Jersey | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 475 |
| PETERS BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 3,356 |
| CLOVE BROOK | New Jersey | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 700 |
| BEAVER RUN(PAULINS KILL) | New Jersey | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 19,298 |
| RAHWAY RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 2,575 |
| MUSCONETCONG RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 97 |
| COLES BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 2,724 |
| Morristown Line MP 16.38 | New Jersey | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 8,690 |
| BAYONNE PARK FOOTPATH | New Jersey | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 435 |
| BAYONNE PARK FOOTPATH | New Jersey | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 435 |
| BAYONNE PARK FOOTPATH | New Jersey | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 435 |
| SWAN CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 3,776 |
| WRECK POND BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 4,492 |
| PASSAIC RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 3,914 |
| WEASEL BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 3,340 |
| INTAKE CANAL & AQUEDUCTS | New Jersey | Good | 1916 | 110 | 18,019 |
| PASSAIC RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 37,925 |
| TOTOWA SPUR | New Jersey | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 12,400 |
| GREEN BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 9,245 |
| GREEN BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 9,918 |
| POHATCONG CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 470 |
| WASHINGTON SEC (CONRAIL) | New Jersey | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 3,577 |
| WASHINGTON SEC (NS) | New Jersey | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 269 |
| D&R CANAL FEEDER | New Jersey | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 3,652 |
| D&R FEEDER CANAL | New Jersey | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 4,393 |
| DEL. & RAR. CANAL FEEDER | New Jersey | Poor | 1916 | 110 | 7,233 |
| ABAND PETTY ISL BR | New Jersey | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 10,792 |
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.