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 SALMON RIVER | New York | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 4,309 |
| GILBERT CREEK | New York | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 8,430 |
| CHEN RVR OVERFLOW | New York | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 6,144 |
| MILL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 2,290 |
| ORISKANY CREEK | New York | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 4,247 |
| CAYUGA CREEK | New York | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 3,581 |
| WHITE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 3,531 |
| MULLER BROOK | New York | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,597 |
| FISH CREEK | New York | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 8,119 |
| EAST KOY CREEK | New York | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 1,772 |
| SMALL BROOK | New York | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 501 |
| BLACK BROOK | New York | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,505 |
| GAGE GULF | New York | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 794 |
| BEAVER MEADOW CR | New York | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 2,549 |
| EAST BRANCH CROTON RIVER | New York | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 9,600 |
| PINE KILL | New York | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 3,645 |
| LONG ISLAND RR | New York | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 75,292 |
| RTE 908M | New York | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 8,575 |
| 908T 908T03011057 RTE 9 | New York | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 45,583 |
| NINE MILE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 3,331 |
| NORTHWEST BAY BRK | New York | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,566 |
| CAYADUTTA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 5,176 |
| CAYADUTTA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 7,908 |
| W BR LIMESTONE CK | New York | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 253 |
| BLACK CREEK | New York | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 9 |
| BLACK RI OVERFLOW | New York | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 7,133 |
| WARNER CREEK | New York | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 200 |
| BEAVER DAM CREEK | New York | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 532 |
| BLIND BROOK | New York | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 2,378 |
| METRO NO COMMUTER | New York | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 19,871 |
| LIRR PORT WASH BR | New York | Good | 1928 | 98 | 6,019 |
| LIRR PORT WASH BR | New York | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 8,970 |
| TIN BROOK | New York | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 3 |
| SWAMP RIVER | New York | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,814 |
| BUTTERNUT CREEK | New York | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 17 |
| HOOK CREEK | New York | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,121 |
| HANNACROIS CREEK | New York | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,027 |
| E B AUSABLE RIVER | New York | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 286 |
| COB CREEK | New York | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 471 |
| MOSES KILL | New York | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 396 |
| MOSES KILL | New York | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 130 |
| BLACK CREEK | New York | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,148 |
| BLACK CREEK | New York | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 317 |
| INDIAN RIVER | New York | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 245 |
| BIG CREEK | New York | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 772 |
| WHITE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 709 |
| MOSES KILL | New York | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 28 |
| CANADA LAKE INLET | New York | Good | 1928 | 98 | 196 |
| TIMMERMAN CREEK | New York | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 644 |
| SHEDD BROOK | New York | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 95 |
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.