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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEHGAYASOH CREEK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 868 |
| 987D987D87011041 RTE 98 | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 8,892 |
| KIMBALL AVENUE | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 36,562 |
| KIMBALL AVENUE | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 36,311 |
| CROTON DAM ROAD | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 56,221 |
| ENFIELD CREEK | New York | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 68 |
| MIDLAND AVENUE | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 72,622 |
| QUAKER RUN | New York | Good | 1930 | 96 | 276 |
| CSXT RIVER LINE | New York | Poor | 1930 | 96 | - |
| VLOMAN KILL | New York | Good | 1930 | 96 | 261 |
| CATSKILL AQUEDUCT | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 28,879 |
| GEYSER BROOK | New York | Good | 1930 | 96 | 300 |
| TENMILE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,122 |
| NINE MILE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,122 |
| LITTLE HOOSIC RIVER | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 986 |
| LITTLE STONY CREEK | New York | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 1,689 |
| STONY CREEK | New York | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 1,689 |
| POWER CANAL | New York | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 2,214 |
| EIGHTEEN MILE CR | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 12,501 |
| E CANADA CREEK | New York | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 2,866 |
| OTSQUAGO CREEK | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,187 |
| HAPPY HOLLOW CREEK | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,187 |
| CANAJOHARIE CREEK | New York | Good | 1931 | 95 | 5,149 |
| LASHERS CREEK | New York | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 1,882 |
| WALLKILL RIVER | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 16,922 |
| RTE 6 | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 14,194 |
| EAST BRANCH CROTON RIVER | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 8,657 |
| MILL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,915 |
| MUD CREEK | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,963 |
| SCHROON RIVER | New York | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 12,388 |
| POCANTICO RIVER | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 35,998 |
| SAWKILL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 8,192 |
| INLET TO DUNHAMS BAY | New York | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 1,608 |
| ELLIS CREEK | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,708 |
| BEARDSLEY CREEK | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,244 |
| PROCTOR BROOK | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,244 |
| SCHWIND CREEK | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,989 |
| NORTHRUP CREEK | New York | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 10,223 |
| SMITH CREEK | New York | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 10,223 |
| GENESEE RIVER BRIDGE VI | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 75,672 |
| BRANCH CAYUGA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 11,094 |
| SKANEATELES CREEK | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 9,592 |
| BUTTERNUT CREEK | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,372 |
| LIMESTONE CREEK | New York | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 2,093 |
| STONY BROOK | New York | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 4,434 |
| CANASAWACTA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,409 |
| JUMP BROOK | New York | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 2,685 |
| OAKS CREEK | New York | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 6,226 |
| SPRUCE CREEK | New York | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 1,465 |
| EAST CANADA CREEK | New York | Good | 1931 | 95 | 484 |
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.