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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPARKILL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 20,253 |
| SINGSING CREEK | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 6,547 |
| FALL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,016 |
| FALL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,016 |
| EAST CANADA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,608 |
| OHISA CREEK | New York | Good | 1932 | 94 | 290 |
| CINCINNATI CREEK | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 458 |
| E BR DELAWARE RVR | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,033 |
| BEAVER BROOK | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,625 |
| RTE 908G | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 35,285 |
| RTE 908G | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 35,648 |
| Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 27,760 |
| TRIB. SUSQUEHANNA RIVER | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,280 |
| CARRINGTON CREEK | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 292 |
| AUERBACH CHANNEL | New York | Poor | 1932 | 94 | - |
| LITTLE HANS CREEK | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 254 |
| CHITTENANGO CREEK | New York | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 294 |
| SLADER CREEK | New York | Good | 1932 | 94 | 38 |
| SIRT SOUTH SHORE | New York | Good | 1932 | 94 | 4,389 |
| SIRT SOUTH SHORE | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 7,427 |
| MAYFIELD LAKE OUTLET | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,830 |
| BLACK BROOK | New York | Good | 1932 | 94 | 438 |
| DELAWARE & HUDSON | New York | Good | 1932 | 94 | 663 |
| D&H/CPRR | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,440 |
| GLEN CREEK | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 200 |
| ROELIFF JANSEN KILL | New York | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 691 |
| PINES BROOK | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 13,828 |
| MILL RIVER | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 8,786 |
| AWIXA-PENATAQ.CNL | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 213 |
| TRIBUTARY TO SWITZ KILL | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 49 |
| BLACK BROOK | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 393 |
| BOUQUET RIVER | New York | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 34 |
| KINDERHOOK CREEK | New York | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 496 |
| MUITZES KILL | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 454 |
| KAYADEROSSERAS CK | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 5,814 |
| MILL BROOK | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,133 |
| ROARING BRANCH | New York | Good | 1932 | 94 | 794 |
| OTSELIC RIVER | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 53 |
| E BR LIMESTONE CREEK | New York | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 774 |
| LANSING KILL | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 216 |
| SMITH BROOK | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 628 |
| COLD BROOK | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 335 |
| GANARGUA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 299 |
| CLYDE RIVER | New York | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 275 |
| YANTY CREEK | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 410 |
| BLACK CREEK | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 153 |
| CANANDAIGUA OUTLT | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 162 |
| TRB DEWITTVLE CRK | New York | Good | 1932 | 94 | 166 |
| S BR SMOKES CREEK | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 4,979 |
| HUNTER CREEK | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 824 |
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.