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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANTHONY GULF | New York | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 5,175 |
| JACKSON CREEK | New York | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 5,085 |
| NAPLES CRK OVFLOW | New York | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,292 |
| WEST RIVER | New York | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,195 |
| FLINT CREEK | New York | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 1,195 |
| CAZENOVIA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 21,716 |
| BEARDSLEY CREEK | New York | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 815 |
| WEST BRANCH CROTON RIVER | New York | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,874 |
| IRONDEQUOIT CREEK | New York | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 13,304 |
| MNRR NH LINE | New York | Good | 1929 | 97 | 7,006 |
| BUTTERMILK CREEK | New York | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,038 |
| QUASSAIC CREEK | New York | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 11,671 |
| RAMAPO RIVER | New York | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,320 |
| RTE 908M | New York | Good | 1929 | 97 | 21,182 |
| RTE 908M | New York | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 36,447 |
| WYOMANOCK CREEK | New York | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,786 |
| DOODLETOWN BROOK | New York | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 3,915 |
| RAVINE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 5,349 |
| TRIB CATHARINE CK | New York | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 9,266 |
| RTE 908M | New York | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 22,700 |
| RTE 908M | New York | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 5,544 |
| OLEAN CREEK | New York | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 14,592 |
| EAST STREET MILL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 7,011 |
| MILL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,410 |
| FURNACE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,357 |
| MOHAWK RIVER | New York | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 12,649 |
| OWASCO OUTLET | New York | Good | 1929 | 97 | 5,408 |
| APALACHIN CREEK | New York | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,001 |
| W BR CROTON RIVER | New York | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,330 |
| FALLS MILL BROOK | New York | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 607 |
| BLIND BROOK | New York | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,805 |
| BIG CHOCONUT CRK | New York | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,517 |
| MEEKER CREEK | New York | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 780 |
| BRISCOE LAKE OUTLET | New York | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 5 |
| Protected Bike Path on 5 | New York | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 33,740 |
| 25 X 22ND STREET 21ST | New York | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 108,144 |
| LIRR PORT WASH BR | New York | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 5,608 |
| RICHMOND LAKE DAM | New York | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 11,255 |
| MILL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,795 |
| DOSORIS POND | New York | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,022 |
| SAUQUOIT CREEK | New York | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 204 |
| STONY KILL | New York | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 52 |
| BEAVER SWAMP BRK | New York | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,190 |
| WHITE CLAY KILL | New York | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 78 |
| TONGORE BROOK | New York | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,080 |
| KLINE KILL | New York | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 406 |
| WINCHELL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 307 |
| WHITE CREEK | New York | Good | 1929 | 97 | 29 |
| MOSES KILL | New York | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 49 |
| MCAULEY BROOK | New York | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 667 |
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.