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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SALMON CREEK | New York | Good | 1930 | 96 | 5,948 |
| Wiscoy Creek | New York | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 1,151 |
| COUNTY ROAD 68 | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 12,022 |
| FLY CREEK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,436 |
| SALMON RIVER | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,275 |
| E BR DELAWARE RVR | New York | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 2,088 |
| CRIPPLEBUSH CREEK | New York | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 1,548 |
| RAQUETTE RIVER | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,777 |
| BIRDSALL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,331 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,278 |
| SCHOHARIE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,006 |
| GORDON CREEK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 11,760 |
| HUDSON RIVER | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,846 |
| OTSQUAGO CREEK | New York | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 644 |
| DOUBLE KILL | New York | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 6,824 |
| MEADOW STREAM | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 12,909 |
| RTE 908M | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 11,273 |
| 987D 987D87012152 RTE 9 | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,542 |
| RTE 134 | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 28,111 |
| CSX TRANSPORTATION | New York | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 4,753 |
| NORMANS KILL | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 11,427 |
| WOOD CREEK | New York | Good | 1930 | 96 | 4,743 |
| TANNERY BROOK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,208 |
| TANNERY BROOK | New York | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 5,208 |
| PLATTEKILL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,768 |
| STRONG BROOK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 340 |
| EAST OVERFLOW CRK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,292 |
| PLEASANT VALLEY CREEK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,153 |
| S B VAN CAMPEN CK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,043 |
| CATSKILL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 6,181 |
| E BR CROTON RIVER | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,616 |
| CANADAWAY CREEK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 959 |
| UPPER HUDSON R RR HUDSO | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,050 |
| GOOSE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15,230 |
| LONG BEACH ROAD | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 93,023 |
| RTE 908M | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 29,100 |
| BROOKSIDE AVENUE | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 76,695 |
| RTE 908M | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25,098 |
| RTE 908M | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 6,830 |
| JERUSALEM AVENUE | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 81,311 |
| RTE 908M | New York | Good | 1930 | 96 | 11,271 |
| RTE 908M | New York | Good | 1930 | 96 | 3,489 |
| RTE 908M | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20,125 |
| RTE 907H BRONX RIVER M | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10,434 |
| HIGHLAND AVENUE | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 17,953 |
| DIVISION STREET | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 17,953 |
| 907X907MX5MI4050 RTE 90 | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 14,601 |
| TIOUGHNIOGA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,301 |
| CHASE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,982 |
| RTE 908M | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 18,928 |
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.