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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIT CONEWANGO CRK | New York | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 344 |
| BR STILLWATER CRK | New York | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 1,552 |
| FRENCH CREEK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 196 |
| FLAG CREEK | New York | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 111 |
| SCAJAQUADA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 7,188 |
| W B CAZENOVIA CRK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 538 |
| HUNTERS CREEK | New York | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 190 |
| CARRINGTON CREEK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 206 |
| N B GREAT CHAZY R | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 247 |
| BIG BROOK | New York | Good | 1930 | 96 | 174 |
| STONY CREEK | New York | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 92 |
| INDIAN RIVER | New York | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 460 |
| SOUTH CREEK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 369 |
| OSWEGATCHIE RIVER | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 520 |
| KINDERHOOK CREEK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,048 |
| BR KINDERHOOK CRK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,048 |
| ROELIFF JANSEN KL | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 566 |
| RUTGERS CREEK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 267 |
| RAMAPO RIVER | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 170 |
| GREENWOOD LAKE | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,059 |
| MUDDY CREEK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,723 |
| PASCACK BROOK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 9,564 |
| CATHEDRAL GLEN | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 12 |
| KLYNE KILL | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 204 |
| MILL RIVER | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 908 |
| BEAVER DAM CREEK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 116 |
| PEEKSKILL HOLLOW BROOK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,534 |
| CROTON RIVER | New York | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 925 |
| BRONX RIVER | New York | Good | 1930 | 96 | 1,200 |
| NEW ROCHELLE HARBOR | New York | Poor | 1930 | 96 | - |
| PAPER MILL BROOK | New York | Good | 1930 | 96 | 357 |
| CHENANGO RIVER | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 978 |
| KORTRIGHT CREEK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 533 |
| LAKE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 216 |
| MANOR KILL | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 252 |
| BLACK BROOK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,009 |
| HALFWAY BROOK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 14 |
| CATTAIL BROOK | New York | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 542 |
| Main Street | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 18,909 |
| MNRR HA LINE | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,995 |
| TRIB NEWTOWN CRK | New York | Good | 1930 | 96 | 117 |
| UNNAMED CREEK | New York | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 132 |
| JACKSON BROOK | New York | Poor | 1930 | 96 | - |
| MNRR HA LINE | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,499 |
| Central Westchester Park | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 6,004 |
| Bike path FEEDER CANAL | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 44 |
| FEEDER CANAL | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,169 |
| ALDER POND | New York | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 430 |
| EAST NIAGARA STREET TON | New York | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 3,633 |
| AMTRAK Gerald Drive Ri | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 38,047 |
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.