Why did the truss bridge break up with the beam bridge? It needed more support.
Why did the truss bridge break up with the beam bridge? It needed more support.
Infrastructure Grade
Infrastructure Report Card
5.7% of bridges in poor condition
Total Bridges
6,825
Poor Condition
392(5.7%)
Avg Bridge Age
60 yrs
Trend
Improving
| Metric | New Jersey | National Avg | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| % Poor Condition | 5.7% | 6.7% | Improving |
| vs. National Average | -1.0 pts | -- | -- |
| Average Bridge Age | 60 yrs | 48 yrs | -- |
| Good or Better | 2,716(39.8%) | -- | -- |
Grade Scale
Percentage of bridges in poor condition over time. The dashed line shows the national average for comparison.
Total Bridges
6,825
Poor Condition
392(5.7%)
Average Age
60 yrs
Daily Crossings
164.1M
Good or Better
2,716(39.8%)
These bridges have at least one major component rated "5" (Fair) — one step above the poor threshold. Sorted by daily traffic to highlight highest-impact structures at risk.
| Bridge | Location | Deck | Super | Sub | Daily Traffic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95I 95I04011007 | Bergen County | 5 | 6 | 5 | 306,177 |
| 95I 95I04011007 | Bergen County | 6 | 5 | 5 | 288,046 |
| GSP | Union County | 5 | 5 | 6 | 220,314 |
| GSP | Union County | 6 | 5 | 6 | 211,866 |
| I-76 | Camden County | 7 | 5 | 6 | 197,880 |
| WASHINGTON AVE | Middlesex County | 7 | 5 | 6 | 190,050 |
| NJ TURNPIKE | Bergen County | 5 | 5 | 6 | 185,947 |
| GARDEN STATE PKWY | Essex County | -- | 5 | 7 | 181,459 |
| GSP NB & SB | Union County | 6 | 5 | 6 | 175,573 |
| I-80 | Bergen County | 5 | 5 | 5 | 175,550 |
| I-78 | Essex County | 6 | 5 | 5 | 169,624 |
| GSP | Essex County | 6 | 5 | 7 | 164,974 |
| I-80 | Bergen County | 7 | 6 | 5 | 162,345 |
| Route I-287 | Somerset County | 6 | 5 | 5 | 159,760 |
| ROUTE I-80 | Bergen County | 5 | 6 | 6 | 158,790 |
The 10 bridges in poorest condition, ranked by lowest sufficiency rating.
over ALEXAUKEN CREEK
over MUSCONETCONG RIVER
over BIG FLAT BROOK
over FLAT BROOK
over AMTRAK
over CROSSWICKS CREEK
over BACK BROOK
over RAMAPO RIVER
over TRENTON LINE (CSX)
over TOMS RIVER
States with similar infrastructure profiles, ranked by percentage of bridges in poor condition.
Grading: Grades are based on the percentage of bridges classified as "poor condition." A bridge is in poor condition when at least one major component (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the NBI 0-9 scale.
Data Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) National Bridge Inventory (NBI). Data is updated annually. BridgeStats is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FHWA.
Watchlist Criteria: Bridges with any component rated "5" (Fair) are one step from the poor threshold of 4 and are flagged for monitoring. These bridges are not yet in poor condition but may deteriorate without maintenance.