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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIMESTONE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 2,829 |
| ALLEN CREEK | New York | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 6,514 |
| OATKA CREEK TRIB. | New York | Good | 1923 | 103 | 208 |
| RUSH CREEK | New York | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 95 |
| 907G BRP 907G BRP BRON | New York | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 9,700 |
| BRONX RIVER | New York | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 14,281 |
| BRONX RIVER | New York | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 12,710 |
| BRONX RIVER | New York | Good | 1923 | 103 | 13,194 |
| BRONX RIVER | New York | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 13,194 |
| BRONX RIVER PEDESTRIAN | New York | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 26,325 |
| BRONX RIVER | New York | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 14,760 |
| BRONX RIVER | New York | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 26,325 |
| 907GX RTE 907G | New York | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 1,858 |
| 907GX RTE 907G PKY ACC | New York | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 2,345 |
| FLINT CREEK | New York | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 9,040 |
| OTSELIC RIVER | New York | Poor | 1924 | 102 | 920 |
| GLENN BROOK | New York | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 920 |
| OTSELIC RIVER | New York | Poor | 1924 | 102 | 920 |
| E BR OWEGO CREEK | New York | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 462 |
| LONG ISLAND- M.L. | New York | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 8,700 |
| 678I678IX5M11071 NYCTA | New York | Poor | 1924 | 102 | 14,210 |
| LIRR PORT WASH BR | New York | Good | 1924 | 102 | — |
| MILL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 1,479 |
| MILL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 138 |
| CSX TRANS/C P RWY | New York | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 109 |
| OTSELIC RIVER | New York | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 343 |
| MARSH CREEK | New York | Poor | 1924 | 102 | 351 |
| TRB CHEMUNG RIVER | New York | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 5,006 |
| CUTHRIE RUN | New York | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 6,547 |
| SINGSING CREEK | New York | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 6,547 |
| ELM CREEK | New York | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 299 |
| SAW KILL | New York | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 510 |
| BRONX RIVER | New York | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 10,477 |
| TRIBCHARLOTTE CK | New York | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 365 |
| LITTLE RIVER | New York | Good | 1924 | 102 | 284 |
| WEST BRANCH BEER KILL | New York | Poor | 1924 | 102 | 86 |
| HUDSON RIVER | New York | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 12,850 |
| PALMER RD | New York | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 33,977 |
| FORTFIELD AVENUE | New York | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 30,516 |
| CSXT RIVER LINE HUDSON | New York | Poor | 1924 | 102 | 19,611 |
| LAKE SEBAGO DAM | New York | Poor | 1924 | 102 | 1,068 |
| KASHONG CREEK | New York | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 4,950 |
| KAATERSKILL CREEK | New York | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 4,644 |
| OTSELIC RIVER | New York | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,149 |
| ALLEN BROOK | New York | Good | 1925 | 101 | 822 |
| BOG RIVER | New York | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 187 |
| BANNER CREEK | New York | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 5,391 |
| MOURNING KILL | New York | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 224 |
| STARCH FACTORY CK | New York | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 1,830 |
| OWASCO OUTLET | New York | Good | 1925 | 101 | 2,668 |
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.