Historic Bridges in New York
3,831 bridges built before 1951 in New York still in service today.
Bridges Built Before 1951
The United States has 3,831 bridges in New York built before 1951 that remain in active service. These structures are 75+ years old — many predate modern engineering codes and were not designed for today's traffic volumes and vehicle weights. The average design life of a bridge is 50 years, making these aging structures a significant infrastructure concern.
| Bridge | State | Condition | Year Built | Age (Years) | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILL CREEK | New York | Good | 1800 | 226 | 735 |
| CATSKILL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1825 | 201 | 3,422 |
| AUSABLE RIVER | New York | Fair | 1842 | 184 | 3,802 |
| DELAWARE RIVER | New York | Fair | 1848 | 178 | 270 |
| ONONDAGA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1850 | 176 | 7,644 |
| GREENWOOD CEM RD | New York | Fair | 1850 | 176 | 12,655 |
| HOOSIC RIVER | New York | Fair | 1850 | 176 | 649 |
| E BR CALLICOON CK | New York | Fair | 1850 | 176 | 92 |
| W.BR.CAYUGA INLET | New York | Fair | 1853 | 173 | 186 |
| WEST CANADA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1853 | 173 | 1,588 |
| SANDY CREEK | New York | Fair | 1856 | 170 | 4,003 |
| E BR DELAWARE RIVER | New York | Poor | 1857 | 169 | 118 |
| BATTEN KILL | New York | Fair | 1858 | 168 | 121 |
| PED BET 61ST&62ST | New York | Fair | 1860 | 166 | 397 |
| PED OPP 63RD ST | New York | Fair | 1860 | 166 | 498 |
| PEDESTRIAN WALK | New York | Fair | 1860 | 166 | 133 |
| FEEDER TO LAKE | New York | Fair | 1860 | 166 | 231 |
| WILLOWEMOC CREEK | New York | Fair | 1860 | 166 | 199 |
| KILL BROOK AQUEDUCT | New York | Fair | 1861 | 165 | 1,068 |
| BRIDLE OPP 64 ST | New York | Fair | 1862 | 164 | 397 |
| NR CONCERT GRNDS | New York | Good | 1862 | 164 | 15 |
| PED WALK OPP 73ST | New York | Fair | 1862 | 164 | 220 |
| PED WALK OPP 82ST | New York | Fair | 1862 | 164 | 231 |
| TRUMANSBURG CREEK | New York | Fair | 1865 | 161 | 8,994 |
| ORISKANY CREEK | New York | Fair | 1865 | 161 | 3,950 |
| GENESEE RIVER | New York | Fair | 1865 | 161 | 10,665 |
| BLACK RIVER CANAL | New York | Fair | 1865 | 161 | 4 |
| WILLOWEMOC CREEK | New York | Fair | 1865 | 161 | — |
| BEAVER KILL | New York | Fair | 1865 | 161 | 48 |
| OLD ERIE CANAL | New York | Poor | 1865 | 161 | 454 |
| OLD ERIE CANAL | New York | Fair | 1865 | 161 | 4,303 |
| OLD ERIE CANAL | New York | Poor | 1865 | 161 | 21 |
| OLD ERIE CANAL | New York | Fair | 1865 | 161 | 370 |
| OLD ERIE CANAL | New York | Fair | 1865 | 161 | 40 |
| OLD ERIE CANAL | New York | Fair | 1865 | 161 | 1,716 |
| OLD ERIE CANAL | New York | Poor | 1865 | 161 | 1,167 |
| OLD ERIE CANAL | New York | Poor | 1865 | 161 | 301 |
| OLD ERIE CANAL | New York | Poor | 1865 | 161 | 76 |
| OLD ERIE CANAL | New York | Poor | 1865 | 161 | 742 |
| W BR DELAWARE RVR | New York | Fair | 1869 | 157 | 205 |
| MOSES KILL | New York | Good | 1870 | 156 | 5,069 |
| TRIB WHITES STORE | New York | Fair | 1870 | 156 | 65 |
| MEADOW PORT ARCH | New York | Fair | 1870 | 156 | 195 |
| BATTENKILL RR | New York | Fair | 1870 | 156 | 58 |
| BLIND BROOK | New York | Fair | 1870 | 156 | 118 |
| W BR DELAWARE RIVER | New York | Poor | 1870 | 156 | 295 |
| CHADAKOIN RIVER | New York | Good | 1872 | 154 | 5,837 |
| METRO NO COMMUTER | New York | Fair | 1873 | 153 | 7,451 |
| SPARKILL CREEK | New York | Poor | 1874 | 152 | 724 |
| BATTEN KILL | New York | Fair | 1874 | 152 | 180 |
About Historic Bridge Data
Bridges built before 1951 are classified as historic in this database. Many were designed to 1940s standards with lower load limits and narrower lanes. While FHWA requires regular inspections of all bridges regardless of age, older structures often require more frequent monitoring and rehabilitation investment.