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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.