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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRONX RIVER | New York | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 17,624 |
| CSX TRANS/CPR&P&W | New York | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 620 |
| LACHUTE RIVER | New York | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 6,851 |
| RAQUETTE RIVER NI-MO PO | New York | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 1,074 |
| WOOD CREEK | New York | Good | 1918 | 108 | 32 |
| ERIE CANAL | New York | Poor | 1918 | 108 | — |
| DUNDERBERG CREEK | New York | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 1,317 |
| RHINEBECK KILL | New York | Poor | 1919 | 107 | 2,787 |
| ONEONTA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 2,567 |
| NYCTA LONG ISLAND | New York | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 22,648 |
| MIANUS RIVER | New York | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 2,321 |
| STEWART BROOK | New York | Poor | 1919 | 107 | 662 |
| LOCK O2 | New York | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 50 |
| Erie Canal Lock 27 and T | New York | Poor | 1919 | 107 | 3,197 |
| ERIE CANAL | New York | Poor | 1919 | 107 | 339 |
| SPRUCE CREEK | New York | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 4,793 |
| JOHNSON CREEK | New York | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 2,727 |
| TITICUS RIVER | New York | Good | 1920 | 106 | 2,517 |
| GENESEE RIVER | New York | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 2,705 |
| Fish Creek | New York | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| WALLOOMSAC RIVER | New York | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 165 |
| WYNANTS KILL | New York | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 177 |
| MILL CREEK | New York | Good | 1920 | 106 | 35 |
| HOLMES LAKE OUTLET | New York | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 49 |
| PINNACLE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 49 |
| WEST STONY CREEK | New York | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 5 |
| UNADILLA LAKE OUT | New York | Good | 1920 | 106 | 108 |
| MILL CREEK | New York | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 36 |
| MILL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 5 |
| NINE MILE CREEK | New York | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 33 |
| SAUQUOIT CREEK | New York | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 8,236 |
| ONONDAGA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 62 |
| ONONDAGA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 9,239 |
| SHELDRAKE CREEK | New York | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 83 |
| CASCADILLA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 386 |
| BR BEAR LK OUTLET | New York | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 333 |
| OTTER CREEK | New York | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 41 |
| IDLEWILD CREEK | New York | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 304 |
| KILL BROOK | New York | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 2,574 |
| METRO NO COMMUTER | New York | Good | 1920 | 106 | 9,283 |
| BRONX RIVER | New York | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 1,860 |
| BRONX RIVER | New York | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 1,860 |
| Pedestrian Walkway BRON | New York | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 1,860 |
| BRONX RIVER | New York | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 1,860 |
| BRONX RIVER | New York | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| BRONX RIVER | New York | Fair | 1920 | 106 | — |
| Pedestrian Foot Path BR | New York | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 50 |
| EAST 161ST STREET | New York | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 19,360 |
| EAST 138TH STREET | New York | Fair | 1920 | 106 | — |
| KINGSBRIDGE RD NYCTA IN | New York | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 23,314 |
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.