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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILSON CREEK | New York | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 61 |
| EIGHTEEN MILE CRK | New York | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 384 |
| TROUT BROOK | New York | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 17 |
| CLOVE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 21 |
| TWIN LAKES | New York | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 300 |
| BRONX RIVER | New York | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 9,452 |
| NYCTA FRANKLIN LN | New York | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,845 |
| NYCTA FRANKLIN LN | New York | Good | 1925 | 101 | 12,081 |
| NYCTA IND SUBWAY | New York | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 6,064 |
| SIRT SOUTH SHORE | New York | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 7,128 |
| SAW MILL RIVER | New York | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 9,180 |
| FALL KILL CREEK | New York | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 9,456 |
| WASSAIC CREEK | New York | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 206 |
| OTHER | New York | Fair | 1925 | 101 | — |
| MNRR HU LINE | New York | Fair | 1925 | 101 | — |
| Parking Area | New York | Poor | 1925 | 101 | — |
| GIDNEYTOWN CREEK | New York | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,878 |
| CHAFFEE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2 |
| OWASCO INLET | New York | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,521 |
| TRIBUTARY HEMLOCK CREEK | New York | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 52 |
| DEWITTVILLE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 182 |
| ELM CREEK | New York | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 453 |
| TROUT BROOK | New York | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 652 |
| LAKE CARMEL OUTLET | New York | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,091 |
| HACKENSACK RIVER | New York | Good | 1925 | 101 | 1,808 |
| MINISCEONGO CREEK | New York | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 698 |
| KISCO RIVER | New York | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 9,772 |
| SHELDRAKE RIVER | New York | Good | 1925 | 101 | 1,579 |
| MNRR HA LINE | New York | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 7,141 |
| BRONX RIVER | New York | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,451 |
| 907G BRP 907G BRP | New York | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 10,477 |
| BRONX RIVER | New York | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 14,281 |
| E BR CALLICOON CK | New York | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 116 |
| MILL CREEK TRIBUTARY | New York | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 127 |
| LONG ISLAND-PT WS | New York | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 8,565 |
| DREW LAKE OUTLET | New York | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 475 |
| OLD ERIE CANAL | New York | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 756 |
| OLD ERIE CANAL | New York | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,638 |
| OLD ERIE CANAL | New York | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 252 |
| QUARRY BROOK | New York | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 513 |
| SECOR LANE | New York | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 89,029 |
| DRY CREEK | New York | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 34 |
| ALLEGHENY RIVER | New York | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 100 |
| BYRAM RIVER | New York | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 14,570 |
| DAYFOOT BROOK | New York | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 986 |
| ROELIFF JANSEN KILL | New York | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 3,723 |
| STOCKPORT CREEK | New York | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 5,320 |
| ROGERS BROOK | New York | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 2,227 |
| NORTHWEST BAY BRK | New York | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,029 |
| KINDERHOOK CREEK | New York | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 358 |
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.