Bridges
| Bridges in the National Bridge Inventory | 6,811 |
|---|---|
| Good condition | 1,715 (25.2%) |
| Fair condition | 4,702 (69.0%) |
| Poor condition | 394 (5.8%) |
| Total deck area | 82,505,427 sq ft |
| Deck area in poor condition | 6,014,449 sq ft (7.3%) |
New Jersey ranks 25 of 51 (states plus DC) for the share of bridges in poor condition, where 1 is the highest share. Nationally, 6.6% of bridges are rated poor.
With a poor share close to the national rate, expect a steady mix of replacement, rehabilitation and preservation work. Fair-rated bridges (4,702 here) are the ones most likely to slip to poor without timely work, which is why many DOTs fund preservation and inspection contracts alongside replacements.
ASCE report card
For New Jersey, refer to the category grades in ASCE's national Report Card for America's Infrastructure. See ASCE's New Jersey page and the national report card.
More on New Jersey for firm owners
- New Jersey DOT prequalification and procurement
- New Jersey PE licensure and PDH rules
- New Jersey civil engineer salaries
- Accredited programs in New Jersey
- Federal funding programs
Sources: Federal Highway Administration, National Bridge Inventory, 2026 Bridge Condition by Highway System (fhwa.dot.gov); ASCE Infrastructure Report Card state reports (infrastructurereportcard.org), produced by ASCE state sections in the year shown.
