State profile · Below national median SD

New Jersey bridge safety

Condition ratings, load ratings, and structural-deficiency data for every public highway bridge in New Jersey - drawn straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory.

6,796
Public bridges
17.1%
Good condition
4.6%
Poor condition
4.6%
Structurally deficient

Data updated May 2026

Total Bridges

6,796

Public highway bridges in New Jersey

Good Condition

17.1%

1,159 bridges rated 7-9

-32.9pp vs 50% benchmark

Poor Condition

4.6%

312 bridges rated 0-4

Structurally Deficient

4.6%

312 bridges flagged for repair priority

-2.4pp vs national avg 7.0%

New Jersey vs national bridge condition

New Jersey - Good condition share 17.1%
National avg

Share of bridges rated 7-9 on the FHWA 0-9 scale (deck, superstructure, substructure all good).

New Jersey - Structurally deficient share 15.3%
National avg

Lower is better. Bar maxes at 30% (worst-state ceiling). National average sits at 7.0%.

Condition Distribution

New Jersey27.2%65.5%GoodFairPoor (structurally deficient)
Bridge inventory deck-condition mix - New Jersey (FHWA NBI)

Counties (21)

Atlantic 207 Bergen 577 Burlington 356 Camden 259 Cape May 74 Cumberland 102 Essex 501 Gloucester 242 Hudson 202 Hunterdon 370 Mercer 413 Middlesex 562 Monmouth 503 Morris 504 Ocean 238 Passaic 332 Salem 112 Somerset 393 Sussex 174 Union 409 Warren 266

New Jersey vs nearby ranks

Adjacent states on the structurally deficient leaderboard (lower share = better)

States are ranked by share of bridges flagged structurally deficient, the FHWA classification for any span where deck, superstructure, or substructure carries a condition rating of 4 or below. Lower percentages indicate stronger maintenance funding and inspection follow-through. States here sit immediately above and below New Jersey on the same metric.

OR

Oregon

4.46% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$8,310

OH

Ohio

4.54% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$26,753
Selected

NJ

New Jersey

4.59% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$6,796

CA

California

4.60% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$27,040

AR

Arkansas

4.71% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$5,544

Bridges Needing Most Attention in New Jersey

Six lowest-condition bridges in New Jersey, ranked by composite NBI rating. Each is inspected at least every 24 months.

Demarest Ave

Poor

Over: E. Tib. Overpeck Creek

0.08 Mi W. of N. Dean St, Bergen, NJ

Built 1902 Load: 2.7 t ADT: 7,330

MECHLIN CORNER RD

Poor

Over: Lehigh Valley ML

0.51 mi South of I-78, Hunterdon, NJ

Built 1968 Load: 2.7 t ADT: 5,144

Pine Hill Road

Poor

Over: South Br Raritan River

1.6 Miles West of NJ 31, Hunterdon, NJ

Built 1900 Load: 3.6 t ADT: 159

RED HILL ROAD

Structurally Deficient

Over: NORTH JERSEY COAST LINE

1.90MI NE OF GSP EX. 114, Monmouth, NJ

Built 1922 Load: 3.6 t ADT: 7,110

E ANDERS ST (CR60)

Poor

Over: HACKENSACK RIVER

0.36 MI E OF CR 62, Bergen, NJ

Built 1971 Load: 4.5 t ADT: 18,945

PATRIOTS WAY

Poor

Over: RAMAPO RIVER

1 mi. west of us 202, Bergen, NJ

Built 1996 Load: 4.5 t ADT: 156

All Bridges in New Jersey

US 9

Unknown

Over: Nacote Ck & Lindbergh Av

1.18 mi. S. of GSP, Atlantic, NJ

Built 2002 ADT: 27

DORSET AVENUE CONN

Unknown

Over: US 40 & 322

3.1 MILES EAST OF US 9, Atlantic, NJ

Built 1970 ADT: 38,271

NJ 50

Unknown

Over: US 322

2.8 MI S OF AC EXPRESSWAY, Atlantic, NJ

Built 2000 ADT: 25,376

NJ 54-12TH STREET

Unknown

Over: US 322

0.2 MILES S OF US 322, Atlantic, NJ

Built 1942 ADT: 12,774

NJ 87

Unknown

Over: ABSEC. INL.&RAMPJ&N.VE

1.07 MILE NORTH OF US 30, Atlantic, NJ

Built 1972 ADT: 1,250

DELILAH RD (CR646)

Unknown

Over: U.S.ROUTE 30

1.76 MI EAST US 9, Atlantic, NJ

Built 2009 ADT: 52,592

A C EXPRESSWAY

Unknown

Over: AC CONN,BEACH THOROFARE

.5 MI W OF ATLANTIC CITY, Atlantic, NJ

Built 1964 ADT: 21,420

RAMP F

Unknown

Over: ATLANTIC CITY EXPRESSWAY

AT INTERCHANGE 2 (ACE), Atlantic, NJ

Built 1965 ADT: 112,909

AC EXP EB RAMP E

Unknown

Over: ALBANY AVE (RT 322 & 40)

2.5 MI W OF RT30&87 JCT, Atlantic, NJ

Built 1965 ADT: 25,494

FRANKLIN AVENUE

Unknown

Over: ATLANTIC CITY EXPRESSWAY

1 MI NE OF RTS9&40&322 JC, Atlantic, NJ

Built 1965 ADT: 78,035

SHORE ROAD

Unknown

Over: ATLANTIC CITY EXPRESSWAY

0.53 MI. NORTH FROM CR608, Atlantic, NJ

Built 1965 ADT: 87,856

LINDEN AVENUE

Unknown

Over: ATLANTIC CITY EXPRESSWAY

0.8 MI NE OF RT9&40 JCT, Atlantic, NJ

Built 1965 ADT: 78,175

US ROUTE 9

Unknown

Over: ATLANTIC CITY EXPRESSWAY

AT A.C.EXPWY INTRCHNG. 5E, Atlantic, NJ

Built 1965 ADT: 89,138

DOUGHTY ROAD

Unknown

Over: ATLANTIC CITY EXPRESSWAY

1 MI SE OF GSP&ACE JCT, Atlantic, NJ

Built 1965 ADT: 77,955

FIRE ROAD

Unknown

Over: ATLANTIC CITY EXPRESSWAY

0.75 MI SE OF GSP&ACE JCT, Atlantic, NJ

Built 1964 ADT: 78,720

A.C. EXPRESSWAY WB

Unknown

Over: GARDEN STATE PARKWAY

0.75 MI NE OF RT40&322 CI, Atlantic, NJ

Built 1964 ADT: 67,310

A.C. EXPRESSWAY EB

Unknown

Over: GARDEN STATE PARKWAY

0.75 MI NE OF RT40&322 CI, Atlantic, NJ

Built 1964 ADT: 68,660

TILTON RD(CO.563)

Unknown

Over: ATLANTIC CITY EXPRESSWAY

1.5 MI.FROM INTERCHG.7, Atlantic, NJ

Built 1963 ADT: 42,998

DELILAH ROAD

Unknown

Over: ATLANTIC CITY EXPRESSWAY

2.5 MI.FROM INTERCHG. 7, Atlantic, NJ

Built 1963 ADT: 73,570

AC/BC RAMP A1

Unknown

Over: A C EXPRESSWAY

ATLANTIC CITY, Atlantic, NJ

Built 2001 ADT: 79,380

AC/BC RAMP A1

Unknown

Over: AC/BC RAMP A2 & A3

ATLANTIC CITY, Atlantic, NJ

Built 2001 ADT: 4,410

BACHARCH BLVD.

Unknown

Over: A.C.E. Connector

ATLANTIC CITY, Atlantic, NJ

Built 2001 ADT: 23,666

AC/BC RAMP RC3

Unknown

Over: RT. 30 WB AND RT. 87

ATLANTIC CITY, Atlantic, NJ

Built 2001 ADT: 44,236

ACE CONNECTOR

Unknown

Over: AC/BC RAMP HR1 & RTE. 87

ATLANTIC CITY, Atlantic, NJ

Built 2001 ADT: 5,850

ACEC RAMP UH

Unknown

Over: A. C. EXPRESSWAY

1.6 MI N of ACE JCT, Atlantic, NJ

Built 2003 ADT: 24,728

AC/BC NORTHBOUND

Unknown

Over: AC/BC RAMP RC1 & RC2

ATLANTIC CITY, Atlantic, NJ

Built 2001 ADT: 6,700

RAMP HM

Unknown

Over: HURON AVE. M& RAMP BH1

ATLANTIC CITY, Atlantic, NJ

Built 2001 ADT: 10,475

RAMP 10A

Unknown

Over: HURON AVE.,RAMP BH1 & MH

ATLANTIC CITY2001, Atlantic, NJ

Built 2001 ADT: 5,000

AC/BC CONNECTOR NB

Unknown

Over: RT. 87 & BRIGANTINE BLVD

ATLANTIC CITY, Atlantic, NJ

Built 2001 ADT: 22,475

RACE TRACK RD

Unknown

Over: ATLANTIC CITY EXPRESSWAY

1 MI E OF RT40&322 MERGE, Atlantic, NJ

Built 1964 ADT: 77,947

WRANGLEBORO ROAD

Unknown

Over: ATLANTIC CITY EXPRESSWAY

0.75 MI E OF RT40&322 JCT, Atlantic, NJ

Built 1964 ADT: 55,677

LEIPZIG AVENUE

Unknown

Over: ATLANTIC CITY EXPRESSWAY

2.25 MI N OF ACE&RT575 JC, Atlantic, NJ

Built 1964 ADT: 47,900

COLOGNE AVENUE

Unknown

Over: ATLANTIC CITY EXPRESSWAY

1.7 MI N OF ACE&RT575 JCT, Atlantic, NJ

Built 1964 ADT: 54,327

ACE WESTBOUND

Unknown

Over: ROUTE 50

2.75 MI NE OF RT50&322 JC, Atlantic, NJ

Built 1963 ADT: 8,220

ACE EASTBOUND

Unknown

Over: ROUTE 50

2.75 MI NE OF RT50&322 JC, Atlantic, NJ

Built 1963 ADT: 9,000

ELWOOD ROAD

Unknown

Over: A.C. EXPRESSWAY WB

2.75 MI SE OF ACE&RT559 J, Atlantic, NJ

Built 1964 ADT: 28,366

ELWOOD ROAD

Unknown

Over: A.C. EXPRESSWAY EB

2.75 MI SE OF ACE&RT559 J, Atlantic, NJ

Built 1964 ADT: 24,500

DA COSTA ROAD

Unknown

Over: ATLANTIC CITY EXPRESSWAY

3.5 MI E INTERCHANGE 28, Atlantic, NJ

Built 1963 ADT: 47,000

8TH STREET

Unknown

Over: ATLANTIC CITY EXPRESSWAY

2 MI SE OF ACE&RT54 JCT, Atlantic, NJ

Built 1964 ADT: 49,000

A.C. EXPRESSWAY WB

Unknown

Over: ROUTE 54

AT ACE & RT 54 JUNCTION, Atlantic, NJ

Built 1963 ADT: 16,200

A.C. EXPRESSWAY EB

Unknown

Over: ROUTE 54

AT ACE & RT 54 JUNCTION, Atlantic, NJ

Built 1963 ADT: 16,200

14TH STREET

Unknown

Over: ATLANTIC CITY EXPRESSWAY

1 MI NW OF ACE&RT54 JCT, Atlantic, NJ

Built 1964 ADT: 48,800

GARDEN ST PKWY NB

Unknown

Over: GREAT EGG HARBOR&HRBR RD

0.8 MI S GREAT EGG TOLL, Atlantic, NJ

Built 1973 ADT: 220

US 9 (NEW RD)

Unknown

Over: GSP

1.2 MI N-C.MAY-ATL CO LIN, Atlantic, NJ

Built 1964 ADT: 30,380

GSP NB

Unknown

Over: MAYS LANDING RD (CR 559)

.87 MI-GSP&US 9 INTRCHNG., Atlantic, NJ

Built 1953 ADT: 5,140

GSP SB

Unknown

Over: MAYS LANDING RD (CR 559)

.87MI N-GSP& US9 INTERCH, Atlantic, NJ

Built 1953 ADT: 5,140

EXIT RAMP TO NJ 52

Unknown

Over: GSP NB

1 MI N OF GSP & US 9 JCT, Atlantic, NJ

Built 1954 ADT: 15,843

EXIT RAMP TO NJ 52

Unknown

Over: GSP SB

1 MI N OF GSP & US 9 JCT, Atlantic, NJ

Built 1954 ADT: 14,550

GSP NB

Unknown

Over: WESTCOAT ROAD (CR 685)

1 MI S OF US 30 & GSP JCT, Atlantic, NJ

Built 1954 ADT: 6,661

GSP SB

Unknown

Over: WESTCOAT ROAD (CR 685)

1 MI S OF RT 30 & GSP JCT, Atlantic, NJ

Built 1954 ADT: 6,161

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Data sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI), latest released cycle. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges Editorial.

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