New Jersey Primary and Secondary Road Network, 2023

2023 TIGER/Line shapefile extract from the U.S. Census Bureau details the primary and secondary road network for the state of New Jersey. It provides geographic and cartographic information for roads classified under MAF/TIGER Feature Classification Codes S1100 and S1200. The data is part of a seamless national file designed to be used independently or combined.

Use Cases

• Calculate road network density and connectivity for New Jersey using the linear feature geometry.
• Analyze the spatial distribution of primary roads (MTFCC S1100) versus secondary roads (MTFCC S1200) across counties.
• Integrate road centerline geometry with address range data for geocoding applications within New Jersey.
• Perform network analysis for routing by utilizing the topological integrity of the road features.

Strengths

• Data originates from the authoritative U.S. Census Bureau MAF/TIGER Database, ensuring national consistency.
• Features are topologically integrated, representing a seamless network with no overlaps or gaps.
• Roads are clearly classified using specific MAF/TIGER Feature Classification Codes (S1100, S1200).
• The dataset covers the entire state of New Jersey as of the 2023 vintage.

Limitations

• The exact number of road segments (rows) and attribute columns is unspecified, complicating initial project sizing.
• Data is specific to 2023 and may not reflect recent road construction, closures, or changes.
• As a shapefile extract, it may not include all attributes present in the full MAF/TIGER Database.

Provenance

Source

U.S. Census Bureau, Department of Commerce

Collection Method

Extracted from the Master Address File / Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing (MAF/TIGER) Database.

Time Range

2023

Freshness

Data vintage is 2023, with metadata last updated in August 2025.

Geography

State of New Jersey, United States.