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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRB NEVERSINK RVR | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,030 |
| BEAVER BROOK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 132 |
| HALFWAY BROOK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 169 |
| TB MID MONGAUP RV | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,114 |
| E BR TEN MILE RVR | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| RTE I278 RTE I278 | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | — |
| CONEY ISLAND CREE | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 14,425 |
| CONEY ISLAND CRK | New York | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 14,425 |
| NYCTA FRANKLIN LN | New York | Good | 1930 | 96 | 1,104 |
| NYCTA FRANKLIN LN | New York | Good | 1930 | 96 | 2,396 |
| NYCTA FRANKLIN LN | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,741 |
| NYCTA FRANKLIN LN | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 927 |
| N Y & ATLANTIC/LI NYCTA | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,918 |
| NYCTA BMT YARD TK | New York | Good | 1930 | 96 | 19,287 |
| N Y & ATLANTIC/LI NYCTA | New York | Good | 1930 | 96 | 1,299 |
| NYCTA BMT YARD | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 13,914 |
| PROSPCT PK STREAM | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 114 |
| PROSPECT AVENUE | New York | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 2,325 |
| RIVERSIDE DRIVE | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 11,585 |
| MAIN CREEK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 12,566 |
| SAW MILL RIVER | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 8,892 |
| N CHUCTANUNDA CRK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| MOYER CREEK | New York | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| SKANEATELES CREEK | New York | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 929 |
| SMOKES CREEK | New York | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 3,835 |
| SMOKES CREEK | New York | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 428 |
| S BR SMOKES CRK. | New York | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 3,114 |
| CAZENOVIA CREEK | New York | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 3,052 |
| BUFFALO RIVER | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,133 |
| CAZENOVIA CREEK | New York | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 6,870 |
| CONNETQUOT RIVER | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 155 |
| SAW MILL RIVER | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10,004 |
| MNRR HUDSON LINE | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 6,254 |
| FALL KILL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,682 |
| FALL KILL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,750 |
| FALL KILL CREEK | New York | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 1,811 |
| FALL KILL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,198 |
| FALL KILL CREEK | New York | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 2,223 |
| SAW KILL | New York | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 290 |
| SAW KILL | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 290 |
| MNRR HUDSON LINE | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 340 |
| WOOD CREEK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 906 |
| SOUTH GRAND ST | New York | Good | 1930 | 96 | 138 |
| SANILAC STREET | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 379 |
| WAWAYANDA CREEK | New York | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 3,633 |
| TRUESDALE LAKE OUTLET | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 134 |
| GREENROCK CORP RD | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 673 |
| LAKE ROAD | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5 |
| OTTER CREEK TIDAL BASIN | New York | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 97 |
| OPP WEST 145TH ST | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 12,338 |
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.