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
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.