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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLY CREEK | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,742 |
| FISH CREEK | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,848 |
| STILL BROOK | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,848 |
| WALLKILL RIVER | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 9,045 |
| BUMPS CREEK | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,124 |
| CAUGHDENOY CREEK | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,647 |
| VER NOOY KILL | New York | Good | 1933 | 93 | 10,261 |
| FISH CREEK | New York | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 522 |
| MAHWAH RIVER | New York | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 13,359 |
| HOOSIC RIVER | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,031 |
| FALL CREEK | New York | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 2,756 |
| MUD CREEK | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,052 |
| MITCHELL POND BRK | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,319 |
| MOORMAN CREEK | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 6,259 |
| DEER RIVER | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,637 |
| ABIJAH CREEK | New York | Good | 1933 | 93 | 311 |
| DEVEREAUX BR FD | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,227 |
| DEVEREAUX BR FD | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,227 |
| DEVEREAUX BR FD | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,227 |
| S B VAN CAMPEN CK | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,043 |
| STONY KILL | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,541 |
| LANDSMAN KILL | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,746 |
| SCHROON RIVER | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,884 |
| RTE 908M | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 11,656 |
| CARLLS RIVER PEDESTRIAN | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 139,208 |
| LINK CREEK | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 88 |
| NINE MILE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 296 |
| REALL CREEK | New York | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 5,162 |
| ELLICOTT CREEK | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 600 |
| MUDDY CREEK | New York | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 782 |
| MILL BROOK | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 51 |
| RTE 907B | New York | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 17,339 |
| RTE 907B | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 10,816 |
| LIRR MAIN LINE | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 33,424 |
| MOHAWK RIVER | New York | Good | 1933 | 93 | 171 |
| MNRR HU LINE | New York | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 822 |
| NINE MILE CREEK | New York | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 651 |
| ROELIFF JANSEN KILL | New York | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 135 |
| BLACK CREEK | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,236 |
| BASIC CREEK | New York | Good | 1933 | 93 | 2,253 |
| LITTLE WHITE CRK | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 937 |
| TIMMERMAN CREEK | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 644 |
| CANAJOHARIE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,984 |
| LIT TONAWANDA CRK | New York | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 789 |
| IRONDEQUOIT CREEK | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,269 |
| CANADAWAY CREEK | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 390 |
| STILLWATER CREEK | New York | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 2,176 |
| TRIB W BR CONEWAN | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 220 |
| MURDER CREEK PEDESTRIAN | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,221 |
| W B CAZENOVIA CRK | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 374 |
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.