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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIRR PT JEFF BRCH | New York | Fair | 1911 | 115 | 7,145 |
| FISHKILL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1911 | 115 | 4,504 |
| FALL KILL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1911 | 115 | 1,431 |
| BOQUET RIVER | New York | Poor | 1911 | 115 | 12 |
| THIRTEENTH BROOK | New York | Fair | 1911 | 115 | 3 |
| SEVENTH LAKE OUTLET | New York | Fair | 1911 | 115 | 111 |
| S BR 18 MILE CRK | New York | Poor | 1911 | 115 | 363 |
| MULLET CREEK | New York | Good | 1911 | 115 | 365 |
| BRONX RIVER | New York | Fair | 1911 | 115 | 6,421 |
| BRONX RIVER | New York | Fair | 1911 | 115 | 5,028 |
| CHAMPLAIN CANAL | New York | Fair | 1911 | 115 | 325 |
| CHAMPLAIN CANAL | New York | Poor | 1911 | 115 | 52 |
| CHAMPLAIN CANAL | New York | Poor | 1911 | 115 | 603 |
| OLD CHAMPLAIN CANAL | New York | Fair | 1911 | 115 | — |
| ERIE BARGE CANAL | New York | Poor | 1911 | 115 | — |
| ERIE CANAL | New York | Poor | 1911 | 115 | 1,630 |
| Erie Canal Tow Path Trai | New York | Good | 1911 | 115 | 421 |
| ERIE CANAL | New York | Poor | 1911 | 115 | 519 |
| Erie Canal Heritage Trai | New York | Good | 1911 | 115 | 359 |
| Erie Canalway Trail ERI | New York | Poor | 1911 | 115 | 136 |
| Erie Canal Trailway ERI | New York | Poor | 1911 | 115 | 63 |
| Erie Canal Heritage Trai | New York | Good | 1911 | 115 | 246 |
| Erie Canal Heritage Trai | New York | Good | 1911 | 115 | 260 |
| ERIE CANAL | New York | Good | 1911 | 115 | 1,269 |
| Erie Canalway Trail ERI | New York | Poor | 1911 | 115 | 55 |
| ERIE CANAL SOUTH TRAIL | New York | Poor | 1911 | 115 | — |
| CSX LEASED AMTRAK | New York | Poor | 1911 | 115 | — |
| UNKNOWN STREAM | New York | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 947 |
| ASHOKAN SPILLWAY | New York | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 450 |
| KINDERHOOK CREEK | New York | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 16 |
| OWASCO OUTLET | New York | Good | 1912 | 114 | 7,107 |
| BUILDING | New York | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 10,973 |
| UNIVERSAL METAL BUILDING | New York | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 6,987 |
| MNRR Yard Tracks | New York | Good | 1912 | 114 | 11,343 |
| EX-NYCRR PUTNAM B | New York | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 19,886 |
| ABANDONED NYCRR | New York | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 6,676 |
| NY & Atlantic/L NYCTA S | New York | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 11,475 |
| NY & Atlantic/L NYCTA S | New York | Good | 1912 | 114 | 9,168 |
| LIRR PORT WASH BR | New York | Good | 1912 | 114 | 8,543 |
| N CHUCTANUNDA CK | New York | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 3,960 |
| PIPE LINE ROAD MNRR HA | New York | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 13,794 |
| BRONX RIVER | New York | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 2,369 |
| LITTLE HOOSIC RIVER | New York | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 487 |
| SPRING CREEK BRANCH 2 | New York | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 1,464 |
| BRONX RIVER | New York | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 10,776 |
| LITTLE BEAVER KILL | New York | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 295 |
| ERIE CANAL | New York | Fair | 1912 | 114 | — |
| ERIE CANAL | New York | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 412 |
| ERIE CANAL | New York | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 456 |
| Canalway Trail ERIE CAN | New York | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 446 |
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.