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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCAJAQUADA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 18,232 |
| SCAJAQUADA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 5,992 |
| SCAJAQUADA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1921 | 105 | — |
| SCAJAQUADA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 5,204 |
| SCAJAQUADA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1921 | 105 | — |
| SCAJAQUADA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1921 | 105 | — |
| SCAJAQUADA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1921 | 105 | — |
| SCAJAQUADA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 96,542 |
| SCAJAQUADA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1921 | 105 | — |
| SCAJAQUADA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1921 | 105 | — |
| SCAJAQUADA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1921 | 105 | — |
| SCAJAQUADA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 7,525 |
| SCAJAQUADA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1921 | 105 | — |
| SCAJAQUADA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1921 | 105 | — |
| SCAJAQUADA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1921 | 105 | — |
| SCAJAQUADA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1921 | 105 | — |
| RAQUETTE RIVER | New York | Good | 1922 | 104 | 9,043 |
| LITTLE HOOSIC RIVER | New York | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 1,616 |
| MARBLE RIVER | New York | Good | 1922 | 104 | 312 |
| TUG GLEN ELDRIDGE | New York | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 3,280 |
| CAYADUTTA CREEK | New York | Good | 1922 | 104 | 503 |
| RAINBOW LK OUTLET | New York | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 10 |
| SCONONDOA CREEK | New York | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 179 |
| ELLICOTT CREEK | New York | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 395 |
| SUBWAY- ABANDONED | New York | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 15,692 |
| RAQUETTE RIVER | New York | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 680 |
| TAGHKANIC CREEK | New York | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 134 |
| NEWTOWN CREEK | New York | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 1,698 |
| SARANAC RIVER | New York | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 6,596 |
| 907GX RTE 907G | New York | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 9,008 |
| 907GX RTE 907G | New York | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 7,305 |
| 907G Bronx River Pathwa | New York | Fair | 1922 | 104 | — |
| 907GX RTE 907G | New York | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 5,028 |
| MNRR HA LINE BRONX RIVE | New York | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 14,760 |
| RAQUETTE RIVER | New York | Good | 1923 | 103 | 9,043 |
| SHRUB OAK BROOK | New York | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 5,156 |
| NEUMAN CREEK | New York | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 6,659 |
| CHENANGO RIVER | New York | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 16,757 |
| EAST 167TH ST EAST 167T | New York | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 24,276 |
| EAST 170TH STREET EAST | New York | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 24,276 |
| EAST 174TH STREET | New York | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 27,900 |
| EAST TREMONT AVE EAST T | New York | Good | 1923 | 103 | 24,715 |
| GRAND CONCOURSE | New York | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 26,360 |
| BURNSIDE AVE BURNSIDE A | New York | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 24,715 |
| EAST 204TH STREET | New York | Good | 1923 | 103 | 22,870 |
| GENESEE RIVER SUBWAY TU | New York | Poor | 1923 | 103 | 6,968 |
| RAQUETTE RIVER | New York | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 2,161 |
| SAGAPONACK POND | New York | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 1,730 |
| LITTLE HOOSIC RIV | New York | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 185 |
| AURIES CREEK | New York | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 193 |
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.