New Jersey Statutes Title 27. Highways 27 § 5G-10

When, pursuant to regulations adopted under this act, the commissioner determines, following a review of available statutes, regulations, local ordinances, maintenance agreements, records concerning improvement projects and maintenance activities, and any other applicable evidence, and based upon a preponderance of all the evidence reviewed, that a county, municipality or public entity other than the department or the New Jersey Transit Corporation has assumed effective control or responsibility over a bridge, the commissioner shall assign the bridge to the jurisdiction of that entity.