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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EIGHTEEN MILE CRK | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,483 |
| CURTIS CREEK | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 280 |
| TRB MUDLICK CREEK | New York | Good | 1931 | 95 | 353 |
| RYAS CREEK | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,187 |
| STEPHENS CREEK | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,191 |
| DEAN CREEK | New York | Good | 1931 | 95 | 246 |
| INDIAN RIVER | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 17 |
| HORSE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 227 |
| INDIAN RIVER | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 138 |
| INDIAN RIVER | New York | Good | 1931 | 95 | 138 |
| HARRISON CRK OVFL | New York | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 620 |
| LITTLE SUCKER BRK | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 256 |
| PUNCH BROOK | New York | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 667 |
| JACKSON CREEK | New York | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 4,302 |
| WAPPINGER CREEK | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 351 |
| NO NAME CREEK | New York | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 410 |
| RONDOUT CREEK | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 163 |
| PLATTEKILL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,615 |
| CAMPBELL BROOK | New York | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 514 |
| MILL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 210 |
| WYNCOOP CREEK | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,642 |
| SPOONER CREEK | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 60 |
| LABRADOR CREEK | New York | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 131 |
| GLENS FALLS FEEDER CANAL | New York | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 1,256 |
| 987DX RTE 987D NO NAME | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 12,605 |
| 987D 987D87012129 RTE 9 | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 8,147 |
| HUNTS LANE | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 26,715 |
| TRIB CHAPPAQUA BROOK | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 26,715 |
| 987G 987G87011005 RTE 9 | New York | Good | 1931 | 95 | 5,499 |
| NEW CROTON RESRVR | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 56,221 |
| Amtrak Railroad Fort Wa | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 271,808 |
| HENRY HUD PKWY NB RAMP | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | - |
| RAMP LX2 | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | - |
| I 95 RAMP UX HHP RVRSD | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | - |
| HHP RVRSD DRIVE HR 9 R | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | - |
| 95IX RTE I95 BUS STATI | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 7,679 |
| KILL VAN KULL | New York | Good | 1931 | 95 | 30,008 |
| STERLING POND OUTLET | New York | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 704 |
| WYNANTS KILL | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 29,265 |
| MUSCOOT RIVER | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 20,931 |
| Tomhannock Reservoir | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 10,487 |
| SHINGLE HLLOW BRK | New York | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 10,052 |
| E BR COLD SPRING CRK | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,408 |
| STEWART CREEK | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 920 |
| GREAT CHAZY RIVER | New York | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 1,751 |
| RTE 9A 9A 9A87032131 | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 7,496 |
| RTE 133 | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 31,221 |
| 9A 9A87032152 RTE 9A | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,722 |
| ROELIFF JANSEN KL | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 4,775 |
| LAKE LUZERNE OUTLET | New York | Good | 1932 | 94 | 3,264 |
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.