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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CULLENS RUN CRK. | New York | Good | 1928 | 98 | 3,312 |
| LIT BROKENSTRAW C | New York | Good | 1928 | 98 | 60 |
| ELLICOTT CREEK | New York | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 1,431 |
| BIG SISTER CREEK | New York | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 2,683 |
| INDIAN CREEK | New York | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 152 |
| ALLEN BROOK | New York | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 253 |
| BLIND BROOK | New York | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 7,222 |
| BEAVER SWAMP BROOK OSBO | New York | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 6,915 |
| HUTCHINSON RIVER | New York | Good | 1928 | 98 | 10,137 |
| TRIB MILL BROOK | New York | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 31 |
| SCHOHARIE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 2,122 |
| COBLESKILL CREEK | New York | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 366 |
| WEST KILL CREEK | New York | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 53 |
| LIRR PT JEFF BRCH | New York | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 14,168 |
| Old Erie Canal | New York | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 10,399 |
| FRSTPT CNL FEEDER | New York | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 1,374 |
| 907W907W87022013 RTE 90 | New York | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 12,471 |
| SAW MILL RIVER EX-NYCRR | New York | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 30,516 |
| ARTHUR KILL | New York | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 81,928 |
| U-Turn Roadway ARTHUR K | New York | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 81,928 |
| Conrail State Street H | New York | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 81,928 |
| COLD SPRING CREEK | New York | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 181 |
| STERLING CREEK | New York | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 5,595 |
| MUD BROOK | New York | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,430 |
| LITTLE AUSABLE RIVER | New York | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,162 |
| POCANTICO RIVER. | New York | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 43,830 |
| PHILLIPSE BROOK | New York | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 8,815 |
| INDIAN BROOK ROAD INDIA | New York | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 8,815 |
| FOUNDRY BROOK | New York | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 7,200 |
| WEST BROOK | New York | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 6,144 |
| MARSH CREEK WEST | New York | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 999 |
| BIG SISTER CREEK | New York | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 6,893 |
| EIGHTEENMILE CRK | New York | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 12,165 |
| CAZENOVIA CREEK | New York | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 21,396 |
| CAYUGA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 23,675 |
| OCQUIONIS CREEK | New York | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 5,699 |
| NORMANS KILL | New York | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 5,708 |
| WHITE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,888 |
| LOON BROOK | New York | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,166 |
| WASSAIC CREEK | New York | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 3,743 |
| ST REGIS RIVER | New York | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 943 |
| JACKSON CREEK | New York | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 6,927 |
| HUNNS LAKE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,109 |
| TRB BUTTERMILK CK | New York | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 4,493 |
| EIGHTEENMILE CREEK | New York | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 6,759 |
| INDIAN RIVER | New York | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,402 |
| BLACK CREEK | New York | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,440 |
| SAW KILL | New York | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 5,635 |
| PUNSIT CREEK | New York | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 2,693 |
| PUNSIT CREEK | New York | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 2,693 |
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.