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

All Bridges in New Jersey

MOUNTAIN BLVD.

Fair

Over: STONY BROOK

AT CR 531 JCT, Somerset, NJ

Built 1958 Load: 25.4 t ADT: 13,979

PLAINFIELD AVENUE

Fair

Over: GREEN BROOK

0.19 MILES NORTH OF I-78, Union, NJ

Built 1916 Load: 25.4 t ADT: 9,723

MUNSELL AVENUE

Fair

Over: WEST BROOK

NEAR COOLIDGE STREET, Union, NJ

Built 1978 Load: 25.4 t ADT: 1,785

WHITTIER STREET

Fair

Over: RAHWAY RIVER

0.15 MI NORTH OF CR 613, Union, NJ

Built 1900 Load: 25.4 t ADT: 8,171

COBBLEWOOD ROAD

Fair

Over: JACKSONBURG CREEK

0.1 MI WEST OF MOHICAN RD, Warren, NJ

Built 1950 Load: 25.4 t ADT: 467

COUNTY ROUTE 637

Fair

Over: MERRILLS CREEK

1.48 MI NORTH OF I78, Warren, NJ

Built 1900 Load: 25.4 t ADT: 3,671

CR 650

Fair

Over: POHATCONG CREEK

0.9 MI E. NJ. RT 31, Warren, NJ

Built 1916 Load: 25.4 t ADT: 470

COUNTY ROUTE 618

Fair

Over: BEAVER BROOK

AT INT. OF US 46, Warren, NJ

Built 1913 Load: 25.4 t ADT: 651

NJ 57

Fair

Over: BRASS CASTLE CREEK

2.2 MI WEST OF RT 31 JCT, Warren, NJ

Built 1921 Load: 25.4 t ADT: 18,139

FOUL RIFT ROAD

Fair

Over: HUDSON SECONDARY (NS)

1.6 mi South of CR 620, Warren, NJ

Built 1926 Load: 25.4 t ADT: 250

WELSH SPUR ROAD

Fair

Over: RARITAN VALLEY LINE

2.2 MI SE I-78&US22 JCT, Warren, NJ

Built 1891 Load: 25.4 t ADT: 15

NJ TPK EXTENSION

Fair

Over: CONRAIL

3.6 MI E OF NEWARK BAY, Hudson, NJ

Built 1955 Load: 25.6 t ADT: 93,084

TURNPIKE NS95/SN80

Fair

Over: BERGEN - TPK UTILITIES

0.4 MI N OVERPECK CRK, Bergen, NJ

Built 1953 Load: 25.9 t ADT: 78,671

NJ TURNPIKE

Fair

Over: ASSISCUNK CREEK

5 MI NORTH OF EXIT 5, Burlington, NJ

Built 1950 Load: 25.9 t ADT: 90,772

NJ TURNPIKE

Fair

Over: OLDMANS CREEK

5 MI SOUTH OF OF EXIT 2, Gloucester, NJ

Built 1951 Load: 26.2 t ADT: 51,321

NJTPK SNI RWY

Fair

Over: RAHWAY RIVER

.4 MI N INTERCHANGE 12, Union, NJ

Built 1950 Load: 26.2 t ADT: 56,309

U.S.ROUTE 9

Fair

Over: ABSECON CREEK

0.4 MI S OF 9-30 JCT, Atlantic, NJ

Built 1954 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 10,900

EGG HRBR-GRN BANK

Fair

Over: MULLICA RIVER

0.57 MI SOUTH OF (CR542), Atlantic, NJ

Built 2003 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 841

HILLSDALE AVENUE

Fair

Over: PASCACK BROOK

0.61 MI E.OF PASCACK ROAD, Bergen, NJ

Built 1986 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 7,429

BERGEN TPK(CR124I)

Fair

Over: OVERPECK CREEK

0.68 MI W. of US 1&9, Bergen, NJ

Built 1963 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 17,342

UNDERWOOD COURT

Fair

Over: SWEDES RUN

0.2 M. S. of S. Chester A, Burlington, NJ

Built 1981 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 460

CR 550(Station Rd)

Fair

Over: WEST CREEK

1.1 MI E of NJ 347, Cumberland, NJ

Built 1940 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 1,987

ADP Boulevard

Fair

Over: Foulerton's Brook

900 FT NW. OF CR 527, Essex, NJ

Built 1979 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 2,812

E. McClellan Ave.

Fair

Over: Canoe Brook

APRX 500 FT W OF LAUREL A, Essex, NJ

Built 1960 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 6,805

ROUTE NJ 21

Fair

Over: THIRD RIVER

0.4 MI SOUTH OF RT 3 JCT, Essex, NJ

Built 1961 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 47,850

WARRINGTON MILL RD

Fair

Over: PARGEY CREEK

0.3 mi West of CR 607, Gloucester, NJ

Built 1921 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 434

SHOPPERS LANE

Fair

Over: BELLS LAKE BRANCH

0.4 Mi. West of NJ 42, Gloucester, NJ

Built 1986 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 4,008

OGDEN AVENUE

Fair

Over: HOLLAND AVE (ABANDONED)

At Bowers St Intersection, Hudson, NJ

Built 1905 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 775

PARK ROAD

Fair

Over: BAYONNE PARK FOOTPATH

BAYONNE PARK BAYONNE, Hudson, NJ

Built 1916 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 435

PARK ROAD

Fair

Over: BAYONNE PARK FOOTPATH

BAYONNE PARK BAYONNE, Hudson, NJ

Built 1916 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 435

CR 604

Fair

Over: WICKECHEOKE CREEK

1.2 MI WEST OF CR 523, Hunterdon, NJ

Built 1872 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 515

WOODGLEN ROAD

Fair

Over: SPRUCE RUN

0.5 MI S. OF ANTHONY RD, Hunterdon, NJ

Built 1983 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 2,324

NJ 12

Fair

Over: LOCKATONG CREEK

0.8 MI EAST OF CO RT 519, Hunterdon, NJ

Built 1937 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 6,708

KINGWOOD AV (NJ12)

Fair

Over: LITTLE NISHISAKAWICK CK.

0.7 MILE EAST OF NJ 29, Hunterdon, NJ

Built 1940 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 5,779

VAN SYCKLES ROAD

Fair

Over: SPRUCE RUN RESERVOIR

0.11 Mi West of NJ 31, Hunterdon, NJ

Built 1960 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 5,203

US 1

Fair

Over: DUCK POND RUN

2.19 MILES NORTH OF I-295, Mercer, NJ

Built 1928 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 117,791

HALL AVENUE

Fair

Over: NORTH JERSEY COAST LINE

0.9MI SE OF NJ35 & 440JCT, Middlesex, NJ

Built 1926 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 9,635

LAIRD ROAD

Fair

Over: YELLOW BROOK

1.8 MILES EAST OF NJ 34, Monmouth, NJ

Built 1961 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 2,563

POND RD

Fair

Over: MCGELLIARDS BROOK

1.09 MILES SOUTH OF US 9, Monmouth, NJ

Built 1900 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 10,037

CR 6A (RAVINE DR.)

Fair

Over: MATAWAN CREEK

1 MI. S. OF EXIT 117 GSP, Monmouth, NJ

Built 1927 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 10,515

OCEAN ROAD

Fair

Over: WRECK POND BROOK

0.1 MI. EAST N.J. RTE. 35, Monmouth, NJ

Built 1970 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 2,722

US202(Main Street)

Fair

Over: Crooked Brook

0.56 MILE WEST OF I-287, Morris, NJ

Built 1933 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 18,953

MOUNT PLEASANT AVE

Fair

Over: STONY BROOK

0.08M SW CR511 & NJ10 JCT, Morris, NJ

Built 1917 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 2,422

VAN BEUREN ROAD

Fair

Over: GREAT BROOK

1.3MI NW CR646&CR663 JCT, Morris, NJ

Built 1987 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 807

MEGGINS ROAD

Fair

Over: HIBERNIA BROOK

.02 MI NORTH OF CR 513, Morris, NJ

Built 1920 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 2,515

NORTH SUSSEX ST

Fair

Over: ROCKAWAY RIVER

200 FT NO OF CTY RT 659, Morris, NJ

Built 1900 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 12,322

NJ 10

Fair

Over: MALAPARDIS BROOK

.89 MILE EAST OF I-287, Morris, NJ

Built 1932 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 34,726

US 206

Fair

Over: SO BRANCH OF RARITAN RIV

0.41 MI N OF CR 613, Morris, NJ

Built 1928 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 22,225

GREAT BAY BLVD

Fair

Over: JIMMIES OLD CREEK

3.8 Mi. S. of Rt. US 9, Ocean, NJ

Built 1985 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 166

GREAT BAY BLVD.

Fair

Over: LITTLE THOROFARE

3.25 Mi. S. of Rt. US 9, Ocean, NJ

Built 1985 Load: 26.3 t ADT: 175

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