Bridge Safety in New Jersey
6,825 bridges — 392 Poor condition — avg age 58 years.
Bridge Inventory
| Total Bridges | 6,825 |
| Good Condition | 1,732 |
| Fair Condition | 4,701 |
| Poor Condition | 392 |
| Oldest Bridge | Built 1792 |
| Average Age | 58 years |
Condition Summary
| % Good | 25.4% |
| % Fair | 68.9% |
| % Poor | 5.7% |
Highest-Traffic Poor Condition Bridges in New Jersey
Poor condition bridges sorted by daily traffic — the most urgent safety concerns.
| Bridge | Condition | Year Built | ADT | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ 3 EB & US 1 RAMP | Poor | 1951 | 152,276 | — |
| Pas Riv McBride & Rvrvw | Poor | 1969 | 139,551 | — |
| PASSAIC RIV PCRR CRR CON | Poor | 1970 | 134,566 | — |
| BEAVER BROOK | Poor | 1941 | 130,244 | — |
| NYS & W RR | Poor | 1931 | 113,043 | — |
| NYS & W RR SPUR | Poor | 1932 | 113,043 | — |
| WEST CENTRAL AVENUE | Poor | 1931 | 113,005 | — |
| TEANECK ROAD | Poor | 1931 | 93,416 | — |
| FORRESTAL ROAD | Poor | 1932 | 93,321 | — |
| HACKENSACK RIVR & ROAD | Poor | 1931 | 92,076 | — |
| PALSD AV WNDSR RD&CSX RR | Poor | 1931 | 90,670 | — |
| Hcksck & Pssc Rvrs Rds | Poor | 1932 | 88,138 | — |
| HACKENSACK RIVER | Poor | 1954 | 87,045 | — |
| PASSAIC R NJTPK RR 1&9T | Poor | 1932 | 85,904 | — |
| CONRAIL (MP 11.33) | Poor | 1972 | 84,700 | — |
| GRAND AVE. (NJ 93 CR501) | Poor | 1931 | 83,252 | — |
| CONRAIL MP 11.25 | Poor | 1973 | 83,060 | — |
| BERGEN - TPK UTILITIES | Poor | 1969 | 82,873 | — |
| Conrail (aban Eirie-Lac) | Poor | 1927 | 78,626 | — |
| NEWTON CREEK | Poor | 1956 | 73,907 | — |
Oldest Bridges in New Jersey
| Bridge | Condition | Year Built | Age | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STONY BROOK | Fair | 1792 | 234 yrs | 11,724 |
| MILLSTONE RIVER | Poor | 1798 | 228 yrs | 24 |
| BEDENS BROOK | Fair | 1822 | 204 yrs | 1,863 |
| PIKE RUN | Fair | 1822 | 204 yrs | 989 |
| ROCK BROOK | Fair | 1825 | 201 yrs | 903 |
| JACOBS CREEK | Fair | 1832 | 194 yrs | 13,858 |
| TRIBUTARY OF BACK BROOK | Fair | 1834 | 192 yrs | 1,850 |
| SIX MILE RUN | Good | 1834 | 192 yrs | 3,641 |
| TRIB. 3RD NESHANIC RIVER | Fair | 1837 | 189 yrs | 5,146 |
| PETERS BROOK | Poor | 1840 | 186 yrs | 1,262 |
Bridge Safety in New Jersey
Bridge condition data for New Jersey comes from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. All publicly accessible bridges with a span over 20 feet are inspected at least every 24 months by certified bridge inspectors.