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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TONAWANDA CREEK | New York | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 1,114 |
| HUNTER BROOK | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,080 |
| UNNAMED CREEK | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,221 |
| Stephens Brook | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | - |
| BLACK RIVER | New York | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 451 |
| SPRUCE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 97 |
| SALMON CREEK | New York | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 181 |
| CASCADILLA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,662 |
| IRONDEQUOIT CREEK | New York | Good | 1931 | 95 | 54 |
| EAST VALLEY CREEK | New York | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 946 |
| DECKERTOWN CREEK | New York | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 323 |
| SPARKILL CREEK | New York | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 4,830 |
| ENGLISH KILLS | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 30,266 |
| ALLEY CREEK | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 36,735 |
| RTE 907H | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 27,165 |
| WILLOW AVENUE SIRT SOUT | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 8,936 |
| GREENFIELD AVENUE | New York | Good | 1931 | 95 | 8,936 |
| SAW MILL RIVER | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,634 |
| 59TH STREET RELIEF | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 95,281 |
| 987D 987D87012130 RTE 9 | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 11,798 |
| SKANEATELES CREEK | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 22 |
| LIMESTONE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 141 |
| DOVER KILL | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 221 |
| AGAWAMUCK CREEK | New York | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 61 |
| ONESQUETHAW CREEK | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 837 |
| LACHUTE RIVER | New York | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 1,439 |
| KAYADEROSSERAS CK | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 730 |
| HUDSON RIVER | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,781 |
| MOUNT HOPE BROOK | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 94 |
| HALFWAY CREEK | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,274 |
| BATTEN KILL | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 421 |
| CAMDEN VALLEY CREEK | New York | Good | 1931 | 95 | 159 |
| CAMDEN VALLEY CREEK | New York | Good | 1931 | 95 | 159 |
| MOSES KILL | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 43 |
| MILL STREAM | New York | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 85 |
| COLD STREAM | New York | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 85 |
| FALL STREAM | New York | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 85 |
| COWASELON CREEK | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,826 |
| CAROGA CREEK | New York | Good | 1931 | 95 | 114 |
| STONY CREEK | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 289 |
| CATFISH CREEK | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 892 |
| CONESUS OUTLET | New York | Good | 1931 | 95 | 873 |
| NORTH MCMILLAN CK | New York | Good | 1931 | 95 | 727 |
| DEWITTVILLE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 525 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 410 |
| CANADAWAY CREEK | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,292 |
| CLEAR CREEK | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 263 |
| TR WB CONEWNGO CK | New York | Good | 1931 | 95 | 518 |
| TB WB CONEWNGO CK | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 518 |
| CAYUGA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 10,449 |
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.