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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ONONDAGA LAKE OUTLET ON | New York | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 2,522 |
| ERIE CANAL | New York | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 2,675 |
| NYS Barge Canal | New York | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 2,144 |
| ERIE CANAL | New York | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 11,156 |
| ERIE CANAL | New York | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 866 |
| ERIE CANAL | New York | Good | 1915 | 111 | 1,612 |
| MNRR HU LINE | New York | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 706 |
| SILVER CREEK | New York | Good | 1916 | 110 | 6,266 |
| SKANEATELES CREEK | New York | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 33 |
| CHAUMONT RIVER | New York | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 1,161 |
| OSWEGATCHIE RIVER | New York | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 3,876 |
| CSX TRANS/P MRRIS | New York | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 8,757 |
| METRO NO COMMUTER | New York | Good | 1916 | 110 | 5,878 |
| METRO NO COMMUTER | New York | Poor | 1916 | 110 | 8,260 |
| NYCTA BRIGHTON LN | New York | Poor | 1916 | 110 | 16,223 |
| NYCTA BRIGHTON LN | New York | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 10,701 |
| NYCTA FRANKLIN LN | New York | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 15,825 |
| N Y & ATLANTIC/LI BRKLN | New York | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 8,291 |
| CSX TRANS/CPR&P&W | New York | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 3,848 |
| CSX TRANS/CPR&P&W | New York | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 8,756 |
| CSX TRANS/CPR&P&W | New York | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 560 |
| CSX TRANS/CPR&P&W | New York | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 6,076 |
| CSX TRANS/CPR&P&W | New York | Good | 1916 | 110 | 7,453 |
| CSX TRANS/CPR&P&W | New York | Good | 1916 | 110 | 6,140 |
| CSX TRANS/CP&P&W | New York | Good | 1916 | 110 | 1,401 |
| CSX TRANS/CPR&P&W | New York | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 2,253 |
| CSX TRANS/CPR&P&W | New York | Poor | 1916 | 110 | 15,766 |
| SAW MILL RIVER | New York | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 8,910 |
| BATTEN KILL | New York | Poor | 1916 | 110 | 1,262 |
| EIGHTEEN MILE CRK | New York | Poor | 1916 | 110 | 4,212 |
| GENEGANTSLET CRK | New York | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 27 |
| BRONX RIVER | New York | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 7,305 |
| HUDSON RIVER and CANAL | New York | Poor | 1916 | 110 | 4,252 |
| Marsh Road Erie Canal | New York | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 11,582 |
| E BR HUDSON RIVER | New York | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 12,957 |
| SENECA RIVER | New York | Poor | 1916 | 110 | 900 |
| SAWYERKILL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 2,884 |
| GRASSE RIVER | New York | Good | 1917 | 109 | 7,291 |
| SALMON CREEK | New York | Good | 1917 | 109 | 160 |
| WHITE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 165 |
| NYCTA FRANKLIN LN | New York | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 719 |
| NYCTA FRANKLIN LN | New York | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 32,757 |
| 42ND STREET 41ST STREET | New York | Poor | 1917 | 109 | 22,713 |
| CSX TRANS/CP/P&W | New York | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 7,878 |
| ABANDONED CSX TRANS ROW | New York | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 5,256 |
| FALL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 513 |
| RTE 48 OSWEGO CANAL | New York | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 3,527 |
| EIGHTEEN MILE CREEK | New York | Poor | 1918 | 108 | 1,780 |
| BIKE PATH OLD RR | New York | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 18,748 |
| METRO NO COMMUTER | New York | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 17,076 |
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.