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.

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Bridge State Condition Year Built Age (Years) ADT
NYCTA SEA BEACH L New York Poor 1914 112 4,128
LIRR PORT WASH BR New York Good 1914 112 1,807
LIRR PORT WASH BR New York Good 1914 112 2,733
LIRR MAIN LINE New York Fair 1914 112 6,707
LIRR MAIN LINE New York Good 1914 112 841
LIRR MAIN LINE New York Good 1914 112 9,047
MILL CREEK New York Poor 1914 112 60
COBLESKILL CREEK New York Good 1914 112 378
BRONX RIVER New York Fair 1914 112 9,505
ERIE CANAL - LOCK 9 MOH New York Poor 1914 112 2,741
CHAMPLAIN CANAL New York Fair 1914 112 134
ERIE CANAL New York Poor 1914 112 275
CAYUGA & SENECA CANAL P New York Poor 1914 112 503
ERIE CANAL New York Fair 1914 112 1,013
ERIE CANAL New York Fair 1914 112 3,252
GANARGUA CREEK New York Fair 1914 112
ERIE CANAL New York Poor 1914 112 2,836
Erie Canal Trailway ERI New York Good 1914 112 10,027
ERIE CANAL New York Fair 1914 112 14,247
ERIE CANAL New York Fair 1914 112 988
Erie Canalway Trail Eri New York Good 1914 112 839
Canalway Trail Erie Can New York Fair 1914 112 331
ERIE CANAL New York Poor 1914 112 4,319
ERIE CANAL New York Fair 1914 112 5,298
SILVER CREEK New York Fair 1915 111 5,683
PLATTEKILL CREEK New York Poor 1915 111 4,358
RACEWAY New York Good 1915 111 5,687
MILL BROOK New York Fair 1915 111 734
LG IS/ NY & ATLAN New York Fair 1915 111 15,766
STEUBEN CREEK New York Fair 1915 111 628
MUD CREEK New York Fair 1915 111 143
ELMORE TAIL RACE New York Fair 1915 111 1,227
EX-NYCRR PUTNAM B New York Fair 1915 111 1,932
EX-NYCRR PUTNAM B New York Fair 1915 111 1,920
N Y & ATLANTIC/LI NYCTA New York Good 1915 111 8,554
L.I.-NY& ATLANTIC New York Fair 1915 111
BLACK CREEK New York Fair 1915 111 148
PALMER AVENUE PALMER AV New York Fair 1915 111
PALMER AVENUE PALMER AV New York Fair 1915 111 6,458
POWAMPPOKONK CRK New York Poor 1915 111 210
HOLLOW TREE BROOK New York Fair 1915 111 18
FALL CREEK New York Fair 1915 111 239
FALL CREEK New York Poor 1915 111 114
ELBOW CREEK New York Fair 1915 111 242
ROBBS CREEK New York Fair 1915 111 14
TAUGHANNOCK CREEK New York Poor 1915 111 580
OATKA CREEK New York Good 1915 111 601
WALLKILL RIVER New York Poor 1915 111 3,916
COUNTY ROAD 68 New York Fair 1915 111
CHAUMONT RIVER New York Fair 1915 111 1,228

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.