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

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

Bridge inventory deck-condition mix — New Jersey (FHWA NBI)

New Jersey17.05414949970571%41.127133608004705%GoodFairPoorStructurally 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.

41

Oregon

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

39

Ohio

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

34

New Jersey

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

06

California

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

05

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

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ACCESS ROAD

Good

Over: BRANCH OF BEDENS BROOK

0.1 MI W. OF INVERNESS DR, Somerset, NJ

Built 1990 Load: 67.1 t ADT: 11

WILHOUSKY ST)CR623

Good

Over: MILLSTONE RIVER

0.1 MI EAST CR 533, Somerset, NJ

Built 1995 Load: 67.1 t ADT: 13,307

ARMSTRONG ROAD

Good

Over: PAPAKATING CREEK

0.1 MI NW OF CR 565, Sussex, NJ

Built 1920 Load: 67.1 t ADT: 22

MAPLE GRANGE ROAD

Good

Over: POCHUCK CREEK

0.6 MI E OF CR 517, Sussex, NJ

Built 2000 Load: 67.1 t ADT: 1,857

NJ TPK SNO ROADWAY

Good

Over: BOG BROOK

3 MI SOUTH OF INT 9, Middlesex, NJ

Built 1990 Load: 67.4 t ADT: 46,023

NORTH MILL ROAD

Good

Over: BURNT MILL BRANCH

1.7 MILES N OF LANDIS AVE, Cumberland, NJ

Built 1975 Load: 68.0 t ADT: 3,750

YDVILLE-GRVILLE RD

Good

Over: DOCTORS CREEK

0.25 mile South of US 130, Mercer, NJ

Built 2021 Load: 68.0 t ADT: 2,815

MATAWAN RD (CR527)

Good

Over: SOUTH RIVER

0.46 MI N of RT 516, Middlesex, NJ

Built 1998 Load: 68.0 t ADT: 6,992

MIDDLE RD

Good

Over: WAACKAACK CREEK

3.5 MI E OF NJ 35&36 JCT, Monmouth, NJ

Built 2006 Load: 68.0 t ADT: 4,141

I-195 WESTBOUND

Good

Over: MARSH BOG BROOK

0.28 MI W OF CR547 SB, Monmouth, NJ

Built 1981 Load: 68.0 t ADT: 26,646

I-195

Good

Over: TOMS RIVER

0.5 MI E OF CO RT 537 JCT, Ocean, NJ

Built 1970 Load: 68.0 t ADT: 42,830

OLD DUTCH ROAD

Good

Over: PEAPACK BROOK

At Int. Peapack Rd CR512, Somerset, NJ

Built 2006 Load: 68.0 t ADT: 1,082

CR 567

Good

Over: Pleasant Run

1.87 mi N of CR 514, Somerset, NJ

Built 2016 Load: 68.7 t ADT: 2,791

CR670 (BUCKSHUTEM)

Good

Over: LAUREL LAKE

3 M SE OF RT 555&670 INT, Cumberland, NJ

Built 2007 Load: 68.9 t ADT: 6,675

NEW BRUNSWICK AVE.

Good

Over: BOUND BROOK

0.16 m N of New Market Av, Middlesex, NJ

Built 2011 Load: 68.9 t ADT: 14,859

MAPLETON ROAD

Good

Over: HEATHCOTE BROOK

0.25 MI. S. OF N.J. 27, Middlesex, NJ

Built 2001 Load: 68.9 t ADT: 4,682

IRON ORE RD-CR527A

Good

Over: MANALAPAN BROOK

2.16 MI NE OF NJ RT 33, Monmouth, NJ

Built 2011 Load: 68.9 t ADT: 3,907

I-195 Eastbound

Good

Over: Marsh Bog Brook

4.04 MI EAST OF RT 9 JCT, Monmouth, NJ

Built 1981 Load: 68.9 t ADT: 25,420

DOVER MILTON ROAD

Good

Over: RUSSIA BROOK

1.34 MILE NORTH OF CR 699, Morris, NJ

Built 2006 Load: 68.9 t ADT: 3,376

CR 623 (Main St.)

Good

Over: CANTON DRAIN

6 MI S OF NJ 49, Salem, NJ

Built 2008 Load: 68.9 t ADT: 826

US 40

Good

Over: SALEM RIVER

1.45 MI WEST OF NJ 45 JCT, Salem, NJ

Built 2000 Load: 68.9 t ADT: 12,873

CR 533

Good

Over: ASSUNPINK CREEK

1 mile S. of CR 608, Mercer, NJ

Built 2008 Load: 69.0 t ADT: 26,990

JERSEY AVENUE

Good

Over: EAST CREEK

0.37 miles E of Union Ave, Monmouth, NJ

Built 2012 Load: 69.0 t ADT: 1,147

NJ 50

Good

Over: Tuckahoe River

0.2mi N of RT49&50 JCT, Cape May, NJ

Built 2016 Load: 69.7 t ADT: 13,410

LAKE STREET

Good

Over: BARCLAY BROOK

0.2 MI.EAST OF CO.RT.522, Middlesex, NJ

Built 2011 Load: 69.9 t ADT: 901

STILL VALLEY ROAD

Good

Over: POHATCONG CREEK

0.1 MI NORTH CO RT 636, Warren, NJ

Built 1900 Load: 70.0 t ADT: 1,051

COUNTY ROUTE 551

Good

Over: LITTLE TIMBER CREEK

0.62 MI.N OF RT 130, Camden, NJ

Built 2015 Load: 70.3 t ADT: 6,827

WEST BROOK ROAD

Good

Over: WANAQUE RESERVOIR

.34 mil W.OF RINGWOOD AVE, Passaic, NJ

Built 2017 Load: 70.6 t ADT: 7,046

HOPPER AVENUE

Good

Over: HO-HO-KUS BROOK

.25 Mi E of Wyckoff Ave, Bergen, NJ

Built 1997 Load: 70.8 t ADT: 4,340

I-295, US 130

Good

Over: WOODBURY CREEK

1.5 MI S OF RT 130 JCT, Gloucester, NJ

Built 1993 Load: 70.8 t ADT: 86,478

NJ ROUTE 55 SB

Good

Over: MANTUA CREEK

2.05 MI SOUTH OF EXIT 56, Gloucester, NJ

Built 1984 Load: 70.8 t ADT: 29,563

NEW STREET

Good

Over: BARCLAY'S BROOK

0.3 MILE EAST OF RT 522, Middlesex, NJ

Built 1995 Load: 70.8 t ADT: 1,448

MILL ROAD

Good

Over: GRAVELLY BROOK

0.18 miles south of NJ 34, Monmouth, NJ

Built 1997 Load: 70.8 t ADT: 5,368

SNAKE DEN ROAD

Good

Over: WEST BROOK

AT JCT OF WEST BROOK, Passaic, NJ

Built 1997 Load: 70.8 t ADT: 265

CR 519

Good

Over: LOPATCONG CREEK

.5 MI S OF CR646 JUNCTION, Warren, NJ

Built 2012 Load: 71.0 t ADT: 5,519

NJ ROUTE 55 NB

Good

Over: MANTUA CREEK

2.05 MI SOUTH OF EXIT 56, Gloucester, NJ

Built 1984 Load: 71.7 t ADT: 28,426

PINE BANK ROAD

Good

Over: HOLLAND BROOK

1.3 MI SOUTH OF CR 620, Hunterdon, NJ

Built 1989 Load: 71.7 t ADT: 143

BUCKS MILL ROAD

Good

Over: YELLOW BROOK

0.29 miles N. of CR 537, Monmouth, NJ

Built 2000 Load: 71.7 t ADT: 1,137

NJ 24 FREEWAY

Good

Over: SPRING GARDEN BROOK

0.6 MI E OF GREENWOOD AVE, Morris, NJ

Built 1992 Load: 71.7 t ADT: 109,315

SPRNGFLD AV-CR615

Good

Over: RAHWAY RIVER

NEAR HAMPTON STREET, Union, NJ

Built 2003 Load: 71.7 t ADT: 17,310

EAST LAKE ROAD

Good

Over: SALEM CREEK

0.4 MILE SOUTH OF US 40, Salem, NJ

Built 2012 Load: 71.9 t ADT: 1,056

NBO & Int. 117 Rps

Good

Over: Luppatcong Creek

GSP Interchange 117, Monmouth, NJ

Built 1953 Load: 72.3 t ADT: 57,286

CR 616 (TYLER RD)

Good

Over: SLUICE CREEK

0.3 MI. SOUTH OF CR 631, Cape May, NJ

Built 1997 Load: 72.6 t ADT: 790

ROUTE NJ 55 NB

Good

Over: CHESTNUT BRANCH

1.56MI N OF US322/55 INT., Gloucester, NJ

Built 1986 Load: 72.6 t ADT: 31,433

CR 547 SB

Good

Over: MANASQUAN RIVER

ON SOUTH SIDE OF EXIT 31, Monmouth, NJ

Built 1981 Load: 72.6 t ADT: 6,145

MADISON AVE

Good

Over: GREEN BROOK

.06 M S of Green Brook Rd, Somerset, NJ

Built 2002 Load: 72.6 t ADT: 5,310

NJ10

Good

Over: WHIPPANY RIVER

2.75MILES EAST OF I-287, Morris, NJ

Built 2003 Load: 73.5 t ADT: 34,708

MAIN STREET

Good

Over: PEAPACK BROOK

NORTH OF DEWEY AVENUE, Somerset, NJ

Built 2012 Load: 73.5 t ADT: 2,216

ACKEN ROAD

Good

Over: DEAD RIVER

0.86 MI S.OF CO.RT. 512, Somerset, NJ

Built 1997 Load: 73.5 t ADT: 480

CR 653 (CLOVE RD)

Good

Over: MILL BROOK BRANCH

2.85 mi west of RT NJ 23, Sussex, NJ

Built 2009 Load: 73.5 t ADT: 2,649

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