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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N BR CLEAR CREEK | New York | Poor | 1932 | 94 | - |
| LIT BUFFALO CREEK | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 547 |
| E BR ST REGIS RVR | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 305 |
| SHAKER STREAM | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 766 |
| WHALEY LAKE STREAM | New York | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 1,486 |
| INDIGOT CREEK | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 566 |
| 100 X RTE 100 | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | - |
| BRONX RIVER | New York | Good | 1932 | 94 | - |
| COLD SPRING BROOK | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 635 |
| BEAVER KILL | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 745 |
| W BRN OTSDAWA CRK | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 335 |
| TRIB OTEGO CREEK | New York | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 564 |
| UNADILLA RIVER | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 312 |
| ELK CREEK | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 518 |
| TRB CHARLOTTE CRK | New York | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 264 |
| SANDBURG CREEK | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 857 |
| SANDBURG CREEK | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 857 |
| SANDBURG CREEK | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 206 |
| D AND H CANAL | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 25 |
| CAY & SEN CANAL | New York | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 12,332 |
| ERIE CANAL | New York | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 5,921 |
| ERIE BARGE CANAL | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 6,220 |
| FRSTPT CNL FEEDER | New York | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 10 |
| ST. HELENA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 513 |
| MASSAPEQUA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 9,159 |
| PEEKSKLL HOLLOW CREEK | New York | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 32,757 |
| MILL CREEK | New York | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 2,876 |
| Mud Creek | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 7,117 |
| NORFOLK SOUTHERN RR | New York | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 2,771 |
| BRIAR CREEK | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,971 |
| FLAX ISLAND CREEK | New York | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 3,045 |
| OTSDAWA CREEK | New York | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 3,045 |
| POCANTICO RIVER | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 13,998 |
| RTE 9A | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 15,377 |
| 9A 9A87032164 RTE 9A | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,630 |
| CEDAR LANE | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 31,962 |
| QUAKER BRIDGE RD | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 31,962 |
| FISHKILL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 5,609 |
| CATSKILL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 13,590 |
| HANS VOSEN KILL | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 13,590 |
| TIOUGHNIOGA RIVER | New York | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 9,982 |
| ST REGIS RIVER | New York | Good | 1933 | 93 | 1,185 |
| ST REGIS RIVER | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,185 |
| SPRING BROOK | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,452 |
| RTE 20 | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,332 |
| TONAWANDA CK OVFL | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,146 |
| Black Creek | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,846 |
| OATKA CREEK | New York | Good | 1933 | 93 | 2,314 |
| CAROGA CREEK | New York | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 2,238 |
| BATAVIA CREEK | New York | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 1,725 |
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.