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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAST 45TH STREET | New York | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 22,713 |
| EAST 45TH STREET | New York | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 22,713 |
| TRANSV RD NO 1 | New York | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 498 |
| BRIDLE PATH | New York | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 811 |
| 79TH ST TRANSVERSE | New York | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 220 |
| 79TH ST TRANSVERS | New York | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 231 |
| 86TH ST TRANSVERS | New York | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 2,428 |
| 97TH ST TRANSVERS | New York | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 266 |
| 97TH ST TRANSVERS | New York | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 2,428 |
| PED PATH OPP 77ST | New York | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 299 |
| ENTRANCE FROM HENRY HUD | New York | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 1,619 |
| WEST 96TH STREET | New York | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 5,284 |
| W.138TH STREET | New York | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 12,338 |
| LIRR - EX ROCKAWAY LN | New York | Fair | 1920 | 106 | — |
| MYRTLE AVENUE | New York | Fair | 1920 | 106 | — |
| BUFF & PITTSBURGH | New York | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 12,398 |
| PATCHOGUE LAKE | New York | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 6,420 |
| WINDING BROOK | New York | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 6,296 |
| FALL KILL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 2,219 |
| SPRUCE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 66 |
| HYDRAULIC CANAL | New York | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 563 |
| BELLINGER BROOK | New York | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 489 |
| LITTLE BLACK CREEK | New York | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 61 |
| WEST CREEK | New York | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 969 |
| FALL CREEK | New York | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 2,059 |
| NISSEQUOGUE RIVER | New York | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 4,899 |
| HOLMES LAKE OUTLET | New York | Good | 1920 | 106 | 29 |
| SACANDAGA RIVER | New York | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 14 |
| PUTNAM BROOK | New York | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 431 |
| OWASCO INLET | New York | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 238 |
| OAK ORCHARD CREEK | New York | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 791 |
| CHADAKOIN RIVER | New York | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 7,330 |
| NEUMAN CREEK | New York | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 2,220 |
| GARDENER SCHOOL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 296 |
| MOOSE RIVER | New York | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 7 |
| BRONX RIVER | New York | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 26,325 |
| MASONIC CREEK | New York | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 2,978 |
| MATOON CREEK | New York | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 227 |
| QUEENSBORO BROOK | New York | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 869 |
| DOCK STREET RONDOUT CRE | New York | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 5,634 |
| KAATERSKILL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 184 |
| SARANAC RIVER | New York | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 6,387 |
| BRONX BLVD BRONX BLVD | New York | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 17,624 |
| LONG ISLAND-MK BR | New York | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 2,673 |
| NINE MILE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 4,527 |
| CAYUGA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 4,532 |
| OTTER CREEK | New York | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 55 |
| SHAWANGUNK KILL | New York | Good | 1921 | 105 | 902 |
| BRONX RIVER | New York | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 14,281 |
| MILL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 84 |
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.