Total Bridges
6,796
Public highway bridges in New Jersey
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
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 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
39
Ohio
4.54% top marginal rate
34
New Jersey
4.59% top marginal rate
06
California
4.60% top marginal rate
05
Arkansas
4.71% top marginal rate
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
PoorOver: 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
PoorOver: Lehigh Valley ML
0.51 mi South of I-78, Hunterdon, NJ
Built 1968 Load: 2.7 t ADT: 5,144
Pine Hill Road
PoorOver: 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 DeficientOver: 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)
PoorOver: HACKENSACK RIVER
0.36 MI E OF CR 62, Bergen, NJ
Built 1971 Load: 4.5 t ADT: 18,945
PATRIOTS WAY
PoorOver: RAMAPO RIVER
1 mi. west of us 202, Bergen, NJ
Built 1996 Load: 4.5 t ADT: 156
All Bridges in New Jersey
GARDEN STATE PKWY
UnknownOver: NJTPK INTER 11 RAMP PNT
0.18 MI SE OF NJ.TPK., Middlesex, NJ
Built 1970 ADT: 4,300
NJ TPK INT 11 TPS
UnknownOver: GARDEN STATE PARKWAY
0.20 MI SE OF NJ TPK, Middlesex, NJ
Built 1970 ADT: 163,757
NJTPK INT.11 R.KPN
UnknownOver: NJTPK INTER 11 RAMP PST
0.05 MI E OF GSP, Middlesex, NJ
Built 1970 ADT: 4,033
NJTPK INT.11 RP.TK
UnknownOver: GARDEN ST PKWY RAMP PNK
0.25 MI SE OF NJ TPK, Middlesex, NJ
Built 1970 ADT: 9,801
US RTE 9
UnknownOver: NJ TPK INT NO.11 RP.NTTN
.15 MI S US 9 & NJ TPK, Middlesex, NJ
Built 1950 ADT: 31,219
NJ ROUTE 18
UnknownOver: INT. 9 RAMPS TE & WT
0.6 MI S OF US 1, Middlesex, NJ
Built 2015 ADT: 3,091
BRICK YARD RD.
UnknownOver: NJ TPK(I-95)
1.7 MI NORTH OF EXIT 8, Middlesex, NJ
Built 2013 ADT: 160,428
SNO ROADWAY
UnknownOver: HIGHTSTOWN-CRANBURY ROAD
2.1 MI NORTH OF EXIT 8, Middlesex, NJ
Built 2013 ADT: 1,353
NSI & SNI Roadways
UnknownOver: Hightstown-Cranbury Road
2 MI NORTH OF INT 8, Middlesex, NJ
Built 2014 ADT: 1,353
NSO ROADWAY
UnknownOver: HIGHTSTOWN-CRANBURY ROAD
2.1 MI NORTH OF EXIT 8, Middlesex, NJ
Built 2013 ADT: 1,355
CRANBURY STATION R
UnknownOver: NJTPK(I-95)
2.2 MI N RTE 33 & NJ TPK, Middlesex, NJ
Built 2013 ADT: 155,709
CRANBURY-HALF ACRE
UnknownOver: NJ TPK (I-95)
3.4 MI N RTE 33 & NJ TPK, Middlesex, NJ
Built 2012 ADT: 142,057
Ramp SASI
UnknownOver: NJTPK (I-95)
Service Are to Inner Rd, Middlesex, NJ
Built 2013 ADT: 62,282
Prospect Plains Rd
UnknownOver: NJ TPK
3.8 MI N RTE 33 & NJ TPK, Middlesex, NJ
Built 2012 ADT: 142,014
Ramp NISA
UnknownOver: NJTPK (I-95)
Molly Pitcher Serv. Area, Middlesex, NJ
Built 2014 ADT: 62,282
FORSGATE RD EB
UnknownOver: NJ TPK NSO NSI SNI SNO
.4 MI SOUTH OF INT 8A, Middlesex, NJ
Built 1990 ADT: 153,796
FORSGATE RD WB
UnknownOver: NJ TPK NSO-NSI SNI-SNO*
.4 MI SOUTH OF INT 8A, Middlesex, NJ
Built 1990 ADT: 39,678
INT 8A RAMP SIT
UnknownOver: NJ TPK SNO RWY
AT INT 8A, Middlesex, NJ
Built 1990 ADT: 45,116
INT 8A RAMP TNI
UnknownOver: NJ TPK SNO RWY
AT INT 8A, Middlesex, NJ
Built 1990 ADT: 39,679
Ramp TSI
UnknownOver: NSO Roadway
0.4 MI N OF NJ32&NJTPK, Middlesex, NJ
Built 2012 ADT: 52,550
INT 8A RAMP ST/TN
UnknownOver: NJ TPK NSO-NSI SNI SNO*
AT INT 8A, Middlesex, NJ
Built 1990 ADT: 11,945
INT 8A RAMP NIT
UnknownOver: NJ TPK NSO RWY
AT INT 8A, Middlesex, NJ
Built 1990 ADT: 46,023
NJ TPK NSO RWY
UnknownOver: CONRAIL/CRANBURY S RV RD
.57 MI NORTH OF INT 8A, Middlesex, NJ
Built 1990 ADT: 15,939
NJ TPK NSI SNI RDW
UnknownOver: CRANBURY-SOUTH RIVER RD
.41 MI N INTERCHANGE 8 A, Middlesex, NJ
Built 1950 ADT: 20,515
NJ TPK SNO ROADWAY
UnknownOver: CRANBURY-SOUTH RIVER RD
.41 MI N INTERCHANGE 8A, Middlesex, NJ
Built 1990 ADT: 20,515
NJTPK MI 75 U TURN
UnknownOver: NJ TPK NSO NSI SNI SNO*
1.6 MI NORTH OF INT 8A, Middlesex, NJ
Built 1989 ADT: 181,423
RIDGE ROAD (CR522)
UnknownOver: NJ TPK NSO NSI SNI SNO *
1.6 MI NORTH OF INT 8A, Middlesex, NJ
Built 1990 ADT: 45,122
DEANS RHODE HALL R
UnknownOver: NJ TPK MAINLINE
2.1 MI NORTH OF INT 8A, Middlesex, NJ
Built 1990 ADT: 95,555
DAVIDSON'S MILL RD
UnknownOver: TURNPIKE MAINLINE
3.1 MI NORTH OF INT 8A, Middlesex, NJ
Built 1990 ADT: 95,563
NJ TPK MILE 77*
UnknownOver: NJ TPK NSO-NSI-SNI-SNO*
3.5 MI NORTH OF INT 8A, Middlesex, NJ
Built 1990 ADT: 47,777
CHURCH LANE
UnknownOver: NJTPK NSO NSI SNO SNI
4.2 MI NORTH OF INT 8A, Middlesex, NJ
Built 1990 ADT: 95,555
NJ TPK SISA RAMP
UnknownOver: NJ TPK SNO ROADWAY
4.5 MI NORTH OF INT 8A, Middlesex, NJ
Built 1990 ADT: 46,023
NJ TPK SANI RWY
UnknownOver: NJ TPK SNO ROADWAY
5 MI NORTH OF INT 8A, Middlesex, NJ
Built 1990 ADT: 46,023
HARDENBURG LANE *
UnknownOver: NJ TPK NSO NSI SNI SNO *
4 MI SOUTH OF INT 9, Middlesex, NJ
Built 1990 ADT: 47,783
DUTCH ROAD
UnknownOver: NJ TPK NSO-NSI-SNI-SNO
3.5 MI SOUTH OF INT 9, Middlesex, NJ
Built 1990 ADT: 46,023
MAIN ST
UnknownOver: NJ TPK NSO-NSI SNI SNO
2.8 MI SOUTH OF INT 9, Middlesex, NJ
Built 1990 ADT: 92,045
MILE 81 U-TURN RP
UnknownOver: NJ TPK NSO-NSI-SNI-SNI*
2.3 MI SOUTH OF INT 9, Middlesex, NJ
Built 1990 ADT: 46,023
RYDERS LANE
UnknownOver: NJ TPK NS0 NSI SNI SNO
2.2 MI SOUTH OF INT 9, Middlesex, NJ
Built 1990 ADT: 46,075
NSI & SNI RDWY
UnknownOver: TICES LANE
1.5 MI S INT. 9, Middlesex, NJ
Built 1950 ADT: 21,241
NJ TPK SNO ROADWAY
UnknownOver: TICES LANE
1.5 MI SOUTH OF INT 9, Middlesex, NJ
Built 1990 ADT: 21,240
NJ TPK NSO ROADWAY
UnknownOver: TICES LANE
1.5 MI SOUTH OF INT 9, Middlesex, NJ
Built 1990 ADT: 21,240
SULLIVAN WAY
UnknownOver: NJ TPK
1.2 MI SOUTH OF INT 9, Middlesex, NJ
Built 1990 ADT: 46,023
NJ ROUTE 18
UnknownOver: NJTPK
0.3 MI S OF INT. 9, Middlesex, NJ
Built 1974 ADT: 92,764
NJTPK INT9 RMP SIT
UnknownOver: NJ TPK(I-95) SNO ROADWAY
.05 MI SOUTH OF INT 9, Middlesex, NJ
Built 1974 ADT: 56,697
NJ TPK TSI RAMP
UnknownOver: NJ TPK NSO RWY
AT INTERCHANGE 9, Middlesex, NJ
Built 1990 ADT: 46,028
NJTPK INT 9 RP TNI
UnknownOver: NJTPK (I-95) SNO ROADWAY
.05 MI NORTH OF INT 9, Middlesex, NJ
Built 1973 ADT: 56,697
NJ TPK ST-TN RAMPS
UnknownOver: NJ TPK NSO NSI SNI SNO*
.1 MI NORTH OF INT 9, Middlesex, NJ
Built 1973 ADT: 45,116
NJTPK INT9 RAMPNIT
UnknownOver: NJTPK(I-95) NSO ROADWAY
.1 MI N INTERCHANGE 9, Middlesex, NJ
Built 1973 ADT: 56,697
NJTPK SNO-SNI RWYS
UnknownOver: RARITAN RIVER&NJTPK UTRN
.7 MI N OF INT 9, Middlesex, NJ
Built 1973 ADT: 107
NJ TP NSO-NSI RWYS
UnknownOver: RARITAN RIVER & NJTP
.7 MI N INT 9, Middlesex, NJ
Built 1952 ADT: 107
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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.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI). A "structurally deficient" rating is a repair-priority signal, not a closure or unsafe-to-cross designation. Consult a qualified civil engineer before making decisions based on this data.
Understanding Bridge Conditions
How FHWA rates bridge condition on a 0-9 scale.
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How to look up bridge condition data for bridges on your route.
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| Sources | FHWA National Bridge Inventory, public U.S. government datasets |