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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LITTLE BLACK CREEK | New York | Good | 1927 | 99 | 104 |
| ONONDAGA CREEK | New York | Good | 1927 | 99 | 1,855 |
| CSX TRANSPRTATION | New York | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 144 |
| IRONDEQUOIT CREEK TRIBUT | New York | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 172 |
| KRIPPLEBUSH CREEK | New York | Poor | 1927 | 99 | — |
| N Y & ATLANTIC/LI | New York | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 3,240 |
| WEST 158TH STREET AMTRA | New York | Poor | 1927 | 99 | 13,049 |
| SHAWANGUNK KILL | New York | Poor | 1927 | 99 | 410 |
| E BR TIOUGHNIOGA CK | New York | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 709 |
| MURDERERS CREEK | New York | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 527 |
| ROELIFF JANSEN KILL | New York | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 384 |
| SHINGLE KILL | New York | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 2,823 |
| FLINT CREEK | New York | Poor | 1927 | 99 | 171 |
| LITTLE SISTER CRK | New York | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 1,242 |
| STONY CREEK | New York | Good | 1927 | 99 | 380 |
| MILL CREEK | New York | Good | 1927 | 99 | 2,415 |
| BEAVER SWAMP BRK | New York | Good | 1927 | 99 | 2,408 |
| BRONX RIVER | New York | Fair | 1927 | 99 | — |
| POCANTICO RIVER | New York | Fair | 1927 | 99 | — |
| WHARTON CREEK | New York | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 219 |
| PLAYLAND LAKE | New York | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 504 |
| LYON BROOK | New York | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 11 |
| OLD ERIE CANAL | New York | Poor | 1927 | 99 | 540 |
| OLD ERIE CANAL | New York | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 6,179 |
| OLD ERIE CANAL | New York | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 161 |
| OLD ERIE CANAL | New York | Poor | 1927 | 99 | 128 |
| OLD ERIE CANAL | New York | Poor | 1927 | 99 | 239 |
| OLD ERIE CANAL | New York | Poor | 1927 | 99 | 57 |
| OLD ERIE CANAL | New York | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 379 |
| OLD ERIE CANAL | New York | Poor | 1927 | 99 | 1,310 |
| ERIE CANAL PARK | New York | Poor | 1927 | 99 | 386 |
| CANAL FEEDER | New York | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 100 |
| WOLF CREEK | New York | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 536 |
| 907W907W87022010 RTE 90 | New York | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 17,474 |
| 907W907W87023012 RTE 90 | New York | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 10,096 |
| SAW MILL RIVER | New York | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 5,979 |
| SAW MILL RIVER | New York | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 5,017 |
| SAW MILL RIVER | New York | Poor | 1927 | 99 | 43,153 |
| MNRR HA LINE | New York | Poor | 1927 | 99 | 12,079 |
| CSX TRANS /AMTRAK SHERI | New York | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 12,886 |
| BIG SISTER CREEK | New York | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 9,835 |
| SPRING BROOK | New York | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 5,055 |
| UNNAMED CREEK | New York | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 2,421 |
| SAWKILL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 7,052 |
| WHITE CLAY KILL | New York | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 7,052 |
| KAYADEROSSERAS CK | New York | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 9,047 |
| SCHROON RIVER | New York | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 235 |
| POCANTICO RIVER | New York | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 43,830 |
| LAWRENCE BROOK | New York | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 2,283 |
| FARRINGTON BROOK | New York | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 4,309 |
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.