Bridge Condition Trends in New Jersey
Between 2015 and 2025, bridge conditions in New Jersey have improved. The share of bridges rated poor went from 8.2% to 5.7% — a change of -2.5 percentage points.
Condition Summary
| Year | Total | Good | Fair | Poor | Poor % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6,686 | 1,959 | 4,178 | 549 | 8.2% |
| 2020 | 6,801 | 1,820 | 4,479 | 502 | 7.4% |
| 2025 | 6,825 | 1,732 | 4,701 | 392 | 5.7% |
Most Improved Counties in New Jersey
| County | Poor % (2015) | Poor % (2025) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | 13.3% | 5.8% | -7.4 pp |
| Warren | 10.1% | 4.5% | -5.6 pp |
| Sussex | 13.9% | 8.7% | -5.1 pp |
| Essex | 7.5% | 2.8% | -4.7 pp |
| Monmouth | 12.1% | 8.5% | -3.6 pp |
| Ocean | 6.9% | 3.3% | -3.6 pp |
| Gloucester | 5.8% | 2.5% | -3.3 pp |
| Hunterdon | 10.1% | 7.0% | -3.1 pp |
| Salem | 5.4% | 2.6% | -2.8 pp |
| Camden | 9.2% | 6.5% | -2.7 pp |
Counties Where Conditions Worsened
| County | Poor % (2015) | Poor % (2025) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 7.4% | 9.6% | +2.2 pp |