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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTE 908M | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,722 |
| RTE 908A RTE 908A | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | — |
| RTE 908A RTE 908A | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 11,271 |
| QUACKEN KILL | New York | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 67 |
| POESTEN KILL | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,920 |
| HANS CREEK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 52 |
| PECKS CREEK | New York | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 138 |
| CAYADUTTA CREEK | New York | Good | 1930 | 96 | 862 |
| OTSQUAGO CREEK | New York | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 93 |
| MILL CREEK | New York | Good | 1930 | 96 | 8 |
| LONG LAKE OUTLET | New York | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 9 |
| SANGERFIELD RIVER | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 120 |
| CINCINNATI CREEK | New York | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 468 |
| OWASCO OUTLET | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 662 |
| CARPENTER BROOK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 101 |
| SB TAUGHANNOCK CK | New York | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 61 |
| CASCADILLA CREEK | New York | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 848 |
| CASCADILLA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,955 |
| SALMON CREEK | New York | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 112 |
| RED CREEK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 116 |
| GENESEE RIVER | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 23,398 |
| BLAISDELL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 162 |
| BARRICKS CREEK | New York | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 1,049 |
| DOOLITTLE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 44 |
| PUMPELLY CREEK | New York | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 163 |
| PUMPELLY CREEK | New York | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 163 |
| PUMPELLY CREEK | New York | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 163 |
| KEUKA LAKE OUTLET | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 91 |
| LAWRENCE BROOK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 514 |
| FREEMAN CREEK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| CSX TRANS/ AMTRAK | New York | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 114 |
| BOULEVARD CREEK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 742 |
| CSX | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,507 |
| MUSCOOT RIVER | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,888 |
| CANOPUS CREEK | New York | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 178 |
| MNRR HU LINE | New York | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 1,078 |
| LITTLE BEAVER KILL | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 314 |
| MIANUS RIVER | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 117 |
| SHELDRAKE RIVER | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,493 |
| NORFOLK SOUTHERN | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 8,152 |
| TRACY CREEK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 218 |
| BIG CHOCONUT CREEK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,793 |
| BIRDSALL BROOK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 32 |
| COLES CLOVE BROOK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 7 |
| LAKE BROOK | New York | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 446 |
| SCHENEVUS CREEK | New York | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 73 |
| RED CREEK | New York | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 216 |
| BUTTERNUT CREEK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 44 |
| TROUT BROOK | New York | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 52 |
| ELK CREEK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 28 |
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.