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.

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Bridge State Condition Year Built Age (Years) ADT
FINGER LAKES RAIL ROAD New York Fair 1930 96 2,078
WEBATUCK CREEK New York Fair 1930 96 18
EX-NYCRR PUTNAM B New York Fair 1930 96 5,923
EQEST PATH (ABND) New York Fair 1930 96 6,031
Stamford Mill River New York Fair 1930 96 3,441
Rt 209 Rt 209 Pedestria New York Poor 1930 96 7,505
PREMIUM RIVER New York Poor 1930 96 223
SING SING CREEK New York Fair 1930 96 783
CRANE BROOK New York Fair 1930 96 2,996
SCHOHARIE CREEK New York Poor 1930 96 79
WEST KILL New York Poor 1930 96 20
BLACK CREEK New York Fair 1930 96 278
CATFISH CREEK New York Poor 1930 96 143
PRINCE BROOK New York Poor 1930 96 83
LOCKE CREEK New York Fair 1930 96 53
CARTER CREEK New York Poor 1930 96 10
VIRGIL CREEK New York Poor 1930 96 412
DRYDEN LAKE OUTLT New York Poor 1930 96 412
INDIAN CREEK New York Poor 1930 96 36
CLAVERACK CREEK New York Fair 1930 96 798
MONEYBOQUE CREEK New York Fair 1930 96 705
PECONIC RIVER New York Fair 1930 96 19,503
MILL BROOK New York Poor 1930 96 247
MUITZES KILL New York Poor 1930 96 524
KAYADEROSSERAS CK New York Good 1930 96 2,885
KAYADEROSSERAS CK New York Good 1930 96 1,697
SCHROON RIVER New York Fair 1930 96 746
UNKNOWN STREAM New York Fair 1930 96 1,165
BATTEN KILL New York Good 1930 96 292
HALL BROOK New York Fair 1930 96 259
INDIAN RIVER New York Fair 1930 96 2,630
BIG CREEK New York Fair 1930 96 134
WHIPPLE BROOK New York Fair 1930 96 213
KENNYETTO CREEK New York Poor 1930 96
CAROGA CREEK New York Fair 1930 96 217
CAROGA CREEK New York Fair 1930 96 231
MAYFIELD CREEK New York Fair 1930 96 570
SOUTH POND OUTLET New York Poor 1930 96 70
EAST STONY CREEK New York Fair 1930 96 173
OTSQUAGO CREEK New York Fair 1930 96 665
OWASCO INLET New York Fair 1930 96 116
STERLING CREEK New York Poor 1930 96 347
E BR TIOUGHNIOGA RIVER New York Poor 1930 96 236
EB TIOUGHNIOGA RIVER New York Poor 1930 96 313
TROUT BROOK New York Poor 1930 96 1,383
OWASCO INLET New York Poor 1930 96 436
CANANDAIGUA OUTLT New York Fair 1930 96 482
OAK ORCHARD CREEK New York Fair 1930 96 229
MURDER CREEK New York Fair 1930 96 1,022
UNNAMED CREEK New York Fair 1930 96 121

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.