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
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.