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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TWELVEMILE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,106 |
| GOLDSMITH CREEK | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 342 |
| LISBON CREEK | New York | Good | 1933 | 93 | 1,104 |
| ESOPUS CREEK | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,327 |
| DRY BROOK | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 31 |
| SAWYER KILL | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,282 |
| CHENANGO RIVER | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 465 |
| IDEUMA BROOK | New York | Good | 1933 | 93 | 400 |
| UNADILLA RIVER | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,888 |
| RED CREEK | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,353 |
| FLAT CREEK | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 279 |
| TEN MILE RIVER | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 788 |
| MID MONGAUP RIVER | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 50 |
| OAK ORCHARD CREEK | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 502 |
| BIG GULF CREEK | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 7,522 |
| CHAMPLAIN CANAL | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 7,413 |
| GLENS FALLS FEEDER CANAL | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 472 |
| RTE 1 | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 89,029 |
| 987D 987D87011019 RTE 9 | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 14,420 |
| OLD SAW MILL RIVER ROAD | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 44,403 |
| SAW MILL RIVER | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 42,739 |
| SAW MILL RIVER | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 42,645 |
| SAW MILL RIVER | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 42,645 |
| SAW MILL RIVER | New York | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 42,645 |
| SNAKE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 5,282 |
| BR COBLESKILL CRK | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,725 |
| SACANDAGA RIVER | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,270 |
| LITTLE SNOOK KILL | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 7,541 |
| GATES CREEK | New York | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 5,437 |
| SAUNDERS CREEK | New York | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 5,437 |
| LIME LAKE OUTLET | New York | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 4,878 |
| LONG HOUSE CREEK | New York | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 6,329 |
| MNRR PJ LINE | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 7,098 |
| S BRANCH WYOMANOCK CREEK | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,568 |
| WYOMANOCK CREEK | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,568 |
| HOOSIC RIVER Pedestrian | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 5,621 |
| RTE 908G | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 12,715 |
| TRIB WOODBURY CRK | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 9,130 |
| RONDOUT CREEK | New York | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 9,045 |
| BLACK CREEK | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 6,058 |
| DEEPKILL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 9,527 |
| BINGHAM RD CREEK | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 494 |
| RTE 303 | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 28,478 |
| CONEWANGO CREEK | New York | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 1,278 |
| STATE DRAIN DITCH | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,278 |
| THATCHER BROOK | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,775 |
| LITTLE SALMON RIVER | New York | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 2,613 |
| W BR ST REGIS RIV | New York | Good | 1934 | 92 | 2,237 |
| ST REGIS RIVER | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 793 |
| HERRICK CREEK | New York | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 857 |
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.