State profile · Below median Poor share

New Jersey bridge safety

Condition ratings, load ratings, and Poor-condition data for every public highway bridge in New Jersey, based on the FHWA National Bridge Inventory.

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

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 whose lowest applicable component is rated 0-4

-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 - Poor-condition 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
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 by Poor-condition share (lower share = better)

States are ranked by the share of bridges whose lowest applicable component rating is 4 or below. This describes recorded condition; it does not measure funding effectiveness or live crossing safety. 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 the portal's composite display score. Inspection intervals are risk-based under current NBIS rules.

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

Poor

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

I-280

Unknown

Over: MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD.

0.3 MI W OF 280-21 JCT, Essex, NJ

Built 1952 ADT: 14,240

I-280

Unknown

Over: BROD & STATE ST 8 UNI AV

0.2 MI W OF 280-21 JCT, Essex, NJ

Built 1951 ADT: 27,570

I-280

Unknown

Over: RAMP C

0.1 MI WEST OF RT 21, Essex, NJ

Built 2017 ADT: 5,962

I-280

Unknown

Over: NJ 21

At NJ21 Junction, Essex, NJ

Built 1950 ADT: 53,312

I-280 RAMP D

Unknown

Over: I-280 RAMP C

I-280 intersect w/NJ21, Essex, NJ

Built 2017 ADT: 7,828

I-280 RAMP B

Unknown

Over: I-280 RAMPS C&D

AT I-280/NJ21 JCT, Essex, NJ

Built 2017 ADT: 6,081

RTE I-280

Unknown

Over: PASSIAC R,RAMPS,PASS.AVE

0.1 Mi. EAST OF RTE 21, Essex, NJ

Built 1948 ADT: 1,285

NJ 24

Unknown

Over: NJ 124 WB

0.16 M E OF PASSAIC RIVER, Essex, NJ

Built 1971 ADT: 7,353

NJ 24 WESTBOUND

Unknown

Over: NJ 124 WESTBOUND

.17 MI EAST OF PASSAIC RV, Essex, NJ

Built 1971 ADT: 7,320

NJ 24 Eastbound

Unknown

Over: JFK Parkway (CR 649)

At NJ 124 and NJ 24 Junct, Essex, NJ

Built 1971 ADT: 31,510

NJ 24 & NJ 124 WB

Unknown

Over: JFK Parkway (CR 649)

At NJ 24 and NJ 124 Jct, Essex, NJ

Built 1971 ADT: 18,060

SUMMIT AVE(CO.657)

Unknown

Over: NJ 24

1 MI EAST OF PASSAIC RIVE, Essex, NJ

Built 1973 ADT: 109,630

CR 608 HOBART GAP

Unknown

Over: NJ 24

1.78 MI.E.OF PASSAIC R., Essex, NJ

Built 1973 ADT: 116,525

NJ 24 EASTBOUND

Unknown

Over: NJ 124 EASTBOUND

1.35 MI. WEST OF I-78, Essex, NJ

Built 1973 ADT: 7,313

NJ 24 WESTBOUND

Unknown

Over: NJ 124 EASTBOUND

1.35 MILES W OF I-78, Essex, NJ

Built 1973 ADT: 7,177

HAYNES AVENUE

Unknown

Over: AMTRK,NJT,CNRL,ATRN & RD

0.4 MI S NJ27 & US22 JCT, Essex, NJ

Built 1931 ADT: 104

WILSON AVENUE

Unknown

Over: Conrail/Newark-Eliza Trk

0.44 MI E of US RT 1&9, Essex, NJ

Built 1938 ADT: 85

CHANCELLOR AVENUE

Unknown

Over: GARDEN STATE PARKWAY

0.8 MILES NORTH OF I78, Essex, NJ

Built 1953 ADT: 192,798

YALE AVENUE

Unknown

Over: GARDEN ST PKWY NB & SB

1.1 MI N OF I-78, Essex, NJ

Built 1953 ADT: 201,158

UNION AVENUE

Unknown

Over: GARDEN ST PKWY NB & SB

1.2 MI NE OF GSP&I-78 JCT, Essex, NJ

Built 1954 ADT: 201,158

GARDEN STATE PKWY

Unknown

Over: LYONS AVENUE (CR 602)

1.3 MILES NORTH OF I-78, Essex, NJ

Built 1953 ADT: 19,951

NYE AVENUE

Unknown

Over: GARDEN STATE PARKWAY

1.6 MILES NORTH OF I78, Essex, NJ

Built 1953 ADT: 238,585

SPRGFLD & CLNT AVE

Unknown

Over: GARDEN STATE PARKWAY

1.8 MILES NORTH OF I78, Essex, NJ

Built 1953 ADT: 230,349

MADISON AVE

Unknown

Over: GSP NB & SB

0.1 MI NE OF GSP&RT124 JC, Essex, NJ

Built 1953 ADT: 232,450

18TH AVENUE

Unknown

Over: GARDEN ST PKWY NB & SB

0.6 MI SOUTH OF CR 510, Essex, NJ

Built 1954 ADT: 234,595

GSP

Unknown

Over: 14TH AVE.

1.1 MI NE OF GSP&RT124 JC, Essex, NJ

Built 1954 ADT: 5,398

GSP NB & SB

Unknown

Over: S ORANGE AVE

AT GSP & CO RT 510 JCT, Essex, NJ

Built 1953 ADT: 23,517

MAYBAUM AVE

Unknown

Over: GSP NB & SB

0.7 MI S OF GSP&RT280 JCT, Essex, NJ

Built 1953 ADT: 228,227

GSP NB & SB

Unknown

Over: RAMP SB ENT FROM I-280

0.25 MI S OF GSP&RT280 JC, Essex, NJ

Built 1964 ADT: 40,762

ORATON PARKWAY NB

Unknown

Over: RAMP-GSP NB.EX.TO I-280

AT GSP & RT 280 JUNCTION, Essex, NJ

Built 1964 ADT: 5,982

ORATON PARKWAY NB

Unknown

Over: RAMP G-SB ENT FR.RTE280

AT GSP & RT 280 JUNCTION, Essex, NJ

Built 1964 ADT: 8,863

ORATON PARKWAY NB

Unknown

Over: RAMP I-NB ENT FR I-280

AT GSP & RT 280 JUNCTION, Essex, NJ

Built 1964 ADT: 9,607

RAMP F SB EX I-280

Unknown

Over: EAST ORANGE TOLL AREA

AT GSP & RT 280 JCT, Essex, NJ

Built 1964 ADT: 160

SUSSEX AVE

Unknown

Over: RAMP BTW TOLL PL & 280

AT GSP & RT 280 JCT, Essex, NJ

Built 1964 ADT: 43,752

RAMP F

Unknown

Over: GSP NB&SB,ORATON PKWY

AT GSP & RT 280 JCT, Essex, NJ

Built 1964 ADT: 7,363

FREEWAY DRIVE EAST

Unknown

Over: GARDEN STATE PARKWAY

0.1 MILES SOUTH OF I-280, Essex, NJ

Built 1964 ADT: 169,575

WILLIAM ST

Unknown

Over: GSP NB & SB

0.28 MI N OF GSP&RT280 JC, Essex, NJ

Built 1953 ADT: 230,349

PARK AVENUE

Unknown

Over: GARDEN STATE PARKWAY

0.6 MILES NORTH OF I280, Essex, NJ

Built 1953 ADT: 181,161

N ARLINGTON AVE

Unknown

Over: GSP NB & SB

0.76 MI N OF GSP&RT280 JC, Essex, NJ

Built 1954 ADT: 230,349

SPRINGDALE AVE

Unknown

Over: GSP

0.93 MILES NORTH OF I-280, Essex, NJ

Built 1954 ADT: 188,276

N.WALNUT ST

Unknown

Over: GSP NB & SB

0.97 M N OF GSP&RT280 JCT, Essex, NJ

Built 1953 ADT: 188,276

RENSHAW AVE

Unknown

Over: GSP NB & SB

1.29 M N OF GSP&RT280 JCT, Essex, NJ

Built 1954 ADT: 184,187

GSP

Unknown

Over: DODD ST

1.7 MILES NORTH OF I280, Essex, NJ

Built 1954 ADT: 6,873

GSP

Unknown

Over: MYRTLE STREET

1.8 MILES NORTH OF I280, Essex, NJ

Built 1954 ADT: 3,564

GSP SB ENTR. RAMP

Unknown

Over: JFK Dr. SB & NJ TRANSIT

2 MI N OF GSP&RT280 JCT, Essex, NJ

Built 1964 ADT: 6,630

GSP

Unknown

Over: CR509,CR506,SECOND RIVER

2.4 MILES NORTH OF I280, Essex, NJ

Built 1954 ADT: 7,855

MONTGOMERY STREET

Unknown

Over: GARDEN STATE PARKWAY

2.5 MI N OF GSP&I280 JCT, Essex, NJ

Built 1954 ADT: 165,685

LIBERTY STREET

Unknown

Over: GARDEN STATE PARKWAY

2.75 MI NE OF GSP&I280 JC, Essex, NJ

Built 1954 ADT: 214,940

BELLEVILLE AVE

Unknown

Over: GARDEN STATE PARKWAY

3 MI NE OF GSP&I-280 JCT, Essex, NJ

Built 1954 ADT: 163,150

GARDEN ST PARKWAY

Unknown

Over: HOOVER AVE (CR 651)

4.0 MILES NORTH OF I280, Essex, NJ

Built 1954 ADT: 13,055

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