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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| METRO NO COMMUTER | New York | Fair | 1889 | 137 | — |
| METRO NO COMMUTER | New York | Good | 1889 | 137 | 1,956 |
| METRO NO COMMUTER | New York | Good | 1889 | 137 | 16,820 |
| METRO NORTH RR | New York | Fair | 1889 | 137 | — |
| METRO NORTH RR | New York | Good | 1889 | 137 | 6,587 |
| METRO NO COMMUTER | New York | Good | 1889 | 137 | 11,062 |
| METRO NO COMMUTER | New York | Fair | 1889 | 137 | 8,053 |
| METRO NO COMMUTER | New York | Poor | 1889 | 137 | 6,205 |
| METRO NO COMMUTER | New York | Fair | 1889 | 137 | 3,466 |
| METRO NO COMMUTER | New York | Fair | 1889 | 137 | 28,125 |
| METRO NO COMMUTER | New York | Fair | 1889 | 137 | 20,781 |
| MILL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1889 | 137 | 28 |
| METTAWEE RIVER | New York | Fair | 1889 | 137 | 483 |
| ORISKANY CREEK | New York | Fair | 1889 | 137 | 1,355 |
| ONONDAGA CREEK | New York | Good | 1890 | 136 | 4,623 |
| BEEMAN CREEK | New York | Fair | 1890 | 136 | 54 |
| BUTTERNUT CREEK | New York | Poor | 1890 | 136 | 29 |
| OAK CREEK | New York | Poor | 1890 | 136 | 34 |
| PED. OPP 109TH ST | New York | Fair | 1890 | 136 | 9,000 |
| DRY BROOK | New York | Fair | 1890 | 136 | 2 |
| STEELE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1890 | 136 | 3,490 |
| OATKA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1890 | 136 | 208 |
| CHAUTAUQUA CRK | New York | Fair | 1890 | 136 | 443 |
| CROPSEY LANE | New York | Good | 1890 | 136 | 5,374 |
| OTSELIC RIVER | New York | Poor | 1891 | 135 | 257 |
| ISCHUA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1891 | 135 | 92 |
| DEER RIVER | New York | Poor | 1891 | 135 | 77 |
| MOHAWK RIVER | New York | Fair | 1891 | 135 | 1,142 |
| GENESEE RIVER | New York | Poor | 1892 | 134 | 5,677 |
| RAQUETTE RIVER | New York | Poor | 1892 | 134 | 152 |
| ROWLEYS BROOK | New York | Fair | 1892 | 134 | 5,374 |
| PERCH RIVER | New York | Poor | 1893 | 133 | 3,648 |
| STARCH FACTORY CK | New York | Fair | 1893 | 133 | 3,019 |
| GENESEE RIVER OLD SUBWA | New York | Fair | 1893 | 133 | 4,936 |
| W BRANCH AUSABLE RIVER | New York | Fair | 1893 | 133 | 1,095 |
| ISCHUA CREEK | New York | Poor | 1893 | 133 | 18 |
| MNRR NH LINE | New York | Poor | 1893 | 133 | 3,610 |
| BUTTERNUT CREEK | New York | Fair | 1894 | 132 | 43 |
| LIRR BAY-RIDGE | New York | Fair | 1894 | 132 | 2,822 |
| MNRR NH LINE | New York | Poor | 1894 | 132 | 5,838 |
| OSWEGATCHIE RIVER | New York | Good | 1894 | 132 | 23 |
| MNRR NH LINE | New York | Fair | 1894 | 132 | 3,541 |
| MAMARONECK RIVER | New York | Fair | 1895 | 131 | 15,757 |
| 87I 87IX1M11022 RTE I87 | New York | Good | 1895 | 131 | 31,013 |
| LONG ISLAND-MK BR | New York | Poor | 1895 | 131 | 1,327 |
| WEST CANADA CREEK | New York | Poor | 1895 | 131 | 239 |
| BLACK RIVER | New York | Fair | 1895 | 131 | 10 |
| TWIN LAKES STREAM | New York | Fair | 1895 | 131 | 10 |
| BEAVER KILL | New York | Fair | 1895 | 131 | 103 |
| N BR MOOSE RIVER | New York | Poor | 1895 | 131 | — |
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.