This article from Debbie Waldyer at NorthJersey.com makes some important points about the state of bridges in New Jersey:
- New Jersey has nearly 7,000 bridges, with almost 20% needing repairs. Hundreds are rated as “structurally deficient” or in poor condition by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
- Nearly 1 in 4 bridges in Bergen County require repairs, one of the highest rates in the state.
- The article provides a link to NorthJersey’s DataDive page, which includes a detailed listing of all bridges in New Jersey, complete with a clickable map, ratings, and locations.
- The article also mentions access to over 50 data sets, including mortgage rates, weather data, community crime statistics, and hospital statistics.
Read the full story here: https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/2024/02/09/hundreds-of-new-jersey-bridges-rated-structurally-deficient-by-dot/72541557007/
