The Oldest Covered Bridge In New Jersey Has Been Around Since 1872

Covered bridges have become a thing of the past. In most states, you'll find a handful remaining, but New Jersey has just two: Scarborough Bridge in Cherry Hill (built in 1959) and Green Sergeant's Covered Bridge near Stockton (built in 1872). Green Sergeant's Covered Bridge has a rich and fascinating history and can be found on the National Register of Historic Places. Curious to learn more about the oldest covered bridge in New Jersey? Read on!

Green Sergeant's Covered Bridge is a wooden covered bridge that crosses the Wickecheoke Creek.

The bridge accommodates one-way traffic along Rosemont-Ringoes Road (CR 604).

It was first built back in 1872 but was severely damaged in a 1960 storm. It was dismantled and replaced with a more modern bridge.

The public was not having it! After an uproar, the bridge was rebuilt in 1961 from original materials.

The beautiful bridge still survives, but it does face difficulties. It has been struck several times, most recently in 2013 when a truck damaged the support beams.

The bridge is part of the Covered Bridge Historic District in Hunterdon County. It includes 7 buildings and several sites/structures. There's a barn, mill, and more, dating back to the 1700s.

For comparison's sake, this is New Jersey's other covered bridge. It offers two lanes and was renovated in 1993. It crosses the North Branch of the Cooper River.

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