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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAUGHANNOCK CREEK | New York | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 4,443 |
| ISCHUA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,493 |
| 907W 907W87011067 RTE 9 | New York | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 13,554 |
| OTTERKILL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 3,132 |
| JENNINGS CREEK | New York | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 1,102 |
| BENNETT CREEK | New York | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 282 |
| TRIB BIG STREAM | New York | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 24 |
| MILL BROOK | New York | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 517 |
| WOOD CREEK | New York | Good | 1926 | 100 | 751 |
| BUTTERMILK CREEK | New York | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 98 |
| CHAUTAUQUA CRK | New York | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 752 |
| TUSCARORA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 262 |
| FALL BROOK | New York | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 240 |
| CEDAR POND BROOK | New York | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 2,224 |
| BRONX RIVER | New York | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 8,381 |
| BRONX RIVER | New York | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,858 |
| TUSCARORA CREEK | New York | Good | 1926 | 100 | 1,379 |
| TUSCARORA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 740 |
| TUSCARORA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 740 |
| E BR DELAWARE RVR | New York | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 441 |
| SANDBURG CREEK | New York | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 752 |
| HUTCHINSON RIVER | New York | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 92,620 |
| NEW ROCHELLE ROAD | New York | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 107,392 |
| MAMARONECK AVE MAMARONE | New York | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 42,383 |
| LITTLE SISTER CRK | New York | Poor | 1927 | 99 | 9,835 |
| CRUM ELBOW CREEK | New York | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 9,807 |
| CORBEAU CREEK | New York | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 3,121 |
| NEGRO HOLLOW | New York | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 6,144 |
| THREE MILE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 2,637 |
| BLACK CR OVERFLOW | New York | Poor | 1927 | 99 | 3,816 |
| STONE HILL RIVER | New York | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 4,712 |
| MARSH CREEK | New York | Poor | 1927 | 99 | 789 |
| KINDERHOOK CREEK | New York | Poor | 1927 | 99 | 1,824 |
| DEXTER LAKE OUTLT | New York | Poor | 1927 | 99 | 793 |
| SALMON CREEK | New York | Poor | 1927 | 99 | 2,514 |
| FORKS CRK. FEEDER | New York | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 1,493 |
| GATES CREEK | New York | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 1,493 |
| LITTLE SALMON RIVER | New York | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 3,438 |
| MNRR NH LINE PARKING LO | New York | Good | 1927 | 99 | 9,292 |
| 907W 907W87025001 RTE 9 | New York | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 13,017 |
| OTTERKILL | New York | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 5,599 |
| TRB E BR OWEGO CK | New York | Poor | 1927 | 99 | 1,102 |
| DEANS CREEK | New York | Poor | 1927 | 99 | 6,569 |
| ANNSVILLE CREEK | New York | Poor | 1927 | 99 | 8,410 |
| MASSAPEQUA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1927 | 99 | — |
| MILL CREEK | New York | Poor | 1927 | 99 | 2,290 |
| FLY CREEK | New York | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 789 |
| ALLEN CREEK | New York | Good | 1927 | 99 | 14,833 |
| DAYFOOT BROOK | New York | Poor | 1927 | 99 | 40 |
| ANTHONY KILL | New York | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 2,464 |
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.