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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERIE CANAL | New York | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 3,155 |
| Erie Canal Trailway ERI | New York | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 851 |
| Canal Trailway ERIE CAN | New York | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 2,832 |
| Erie Canalway Trail Eri | New York | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 5,239 |
| ERIE CANAL | New York | Good | 1912 | 114 | 3,276 |
| Erie Canalway Trail ERI | New York | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 225 |
| Canal Trailway ERIE CAN | New York | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 721 |
| Erie Canal Heritage Trai | New York | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 1,219 |
| Erie Canal Heritage Trai | New York | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 933 |
| ERIE CANAL | New York | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 7,684 |
| NEW YORK CENTRAL RR | New York | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 70 |
| MILL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 11,108 |
| GREEN BROOK | New York | Poor | 1913 | 113 | 358 |
| WHITNEY CREEK | New York | Poor | 1913 | 113 | 6,034 |
| FROG HOLLOW BROOK | New York | Poor | 1913 | 113 | 5,014 |
| HIGHLAND BROOK | New York | Poor | 1913 | 113 | 3,536 |
| MNRR HARLEM LINE Bronx | New York | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 11,164 |
| LIRR PORT WASH BR | New York | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 6,382 |
| LIRR PORT WASH BR. | New York | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 8,202 |
| LIRR PORT WASH BR LINE | New York | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 1,970 |
| LONG ISLAND-PW BR | New York | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 4,311 |
| BLACK ROCK CANAL | New York | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 849 |
| LONG ISLAND-MK BR | New York | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 878 |
| LIRR-MONTAUK BRCH | New York | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 15,839 |
| E BR TIOUGHNIOGA | New York | Poor | 1913 | 113 | 150 |
| INDIAN RIVER | New York | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 319 |
| MOHAWK RIVER CANAL WHAR | New York | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 962 |
| ERIE BARGE CANAL | New York | Poor | 1913 | 113 | 100 |
| SENECA RIVER | New York | Poor | 1913 | 113 | 105 |
| ERIE CANAL | New York | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 4,734 |
| ERIE CANAL | New York | Poor | 1913 | 113 | 2,058 |
| ERIE CANAL | New York | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 512 |
| ERIE CANAL | New York | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 3,227 |
| MNRR HU LINE Irvington | New York | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 2,730 |
| MNRR HU LINE | New York | Poor | 1913 | 113 | — |
| WESTERLY ROAD WAY MNRR | New York | Poor | 1913 | 113 | 836 |
| SHAVER CREEK | New York | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 2,637 |
| THOMAS CREEK | New York | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 10,027 |
| JEDDO CREEK | New York | Good | 1914 | 112 | 3,472 |
| STERLING CREEK WEST BRAN | New York | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 626 |
| HANS CREEK | New York | Good | 1914 | 112 | 42 |
| CAYADUTTA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 292 |
| CAYADUTTA CREEK | New York | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 583 |
| ASHOKAN RESERVOIR | New York | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 1,600 |
| N Y & ATLANTIC/LI | New York | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 11,520 |
| B.Q.E. N Y & ATLANTIC/L | New York | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 6,017 |
| NYCTA SEA BEACH L | New York | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 2,816 |
| NYCTA SEA BEACH L | New York | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 3,010 |
| NYCTA SEA BEACH L | New York | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 20,372 |
| NYCTA SEA BEACH L | New York | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 17,199 |
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.