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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST CREEK | New York | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 300 |
| 908FX RAPID TRANSIT | New York | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 7,488 |
| DUTCH KILLS CREEK | New York | Good | 1910 | 116 | 5,422 |
| METRO NO COMMUTER | New York | Fair | 1910 | 116 | — |
| BEDFORD PARK BLVD | New York | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 22,870 |
| BRIDLE PATH | New York | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 5,500 |
| Metro Transit Aut LIRR- | New York | Good | 1910 | 116 | 37,781 |
| SUNNYSIDE YARD | New York | Good | 1910 | 116 | 1 |
| AMTRAK/LIRR COACH YARD | New York | Good | 1910 | 116 | 13,815 |
| COOLEY KILL | New York | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 2,328 |
| UPPER CASCADE LK | New York | Fair | 1910 | 116 | — |
| MIRROR LAKE | New York | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 253 |
| METRO NO COMMUTER HASTI | New York | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 1,612 |
| HEATHCOTE BYPASS | New York | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 8,895 |
| FALL CREEK | New York | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 379 |
| FELTS MILLS CREEK | New York | Good | 1910 | 116 | 119 |
| BOQUET RIVER | New York | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 79 |
| SPRUCE MILL BROOK | New York | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 154 |
| ROARING BRANCH | New York | Poor | 1910 | 116 | — |
| CRUM CREEK | New York | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 15 |
| IRISH CREEK | New York | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 334 |
| YANTY CREEK | New York | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 51 |
| ELTON CREEK | New York | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 303 |
| SANDY CREEK | New York | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 7 |
| INDIAN RIVER | New York | Good | 1910 | 116 | 144 |
| ALDER CREEK | New York | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 4 |
| WOODBURY CREEK | New York | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 33 |
| WAWAYANDA CREEK | New York | Good | 1910 | 116 | 484 |
| MAHWAH RIVER | New York | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 2,119 |
| MAMARONECK RIVER | New York | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 7,311 |
| WYLIE BROOK | New York | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 39 |
| Maintenance Access Acce | New York | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 2,218 |
| CHAMPLAIN CANAL | New York | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 50 |
| ERIE BARGE CANAL | New York | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 19 |
| NYS Canal Trail ERIE BA | New York | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 253 |
| BARGE CANAL | New York | Poor | 1910 | 116 | — |
| Erie Canal Bike Path ER | New York | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 760 |
| ERIE CANAL | New York | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 1,067 |
| ERIE CANAL | New York | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 1,618 |
| ERIE CANAL SOUTH TRAIL | New York | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 570 |
| MNRR HU LINE | New York | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 594 |
| CRUM ELBOW CREEK | New York | Good | 1910 | 116 | 11 |
| ACCESS TO RT9A100 | New York | Fair | 1911 | 115 | 7,496 |
| ESOPUS CREEK | New York | Poor | 1911 | 115 | 1,393 |
| MAINT FACILITY | New York | Fair | 1911 | 115 | 3,343 |
| PLUMB BROOK | New York | Fair | 1911 | 115 | 14 |
| SPILLWAY CHANNEL | New York | Fair | 1911 | 115 | 190 |
| TROWBRIDGE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1911 | 115 | 42 |
| AMTRAK & LIRRYARD | New York | Good | 1911 | 115 | 13,815 |
| SAW MILL RIVER | New York | Fair | 1911 | 115 | 4,697 |
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.