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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALDER BOTTOM CREEK | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,032 |
| E BR CHENINGO CRK | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 99 |
| FOUR MILE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,592 |
| SULPHUR SPRNGS CK | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,263 |
| MONGAUP RIVER | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 3,591 |
| SMITH BROOK | New York | Good | 1934 | 92 | 1,203 |
| TERWILLEGER CREEK | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 639 |
| E BR OWEGO CREEK | New York | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 462 |
| MERRILL CREEK | New York | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 921 |
| REYNOLDS CHANNEL | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 25,774 |
| LONG CREEK | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 25,774 |
| RTE 908G | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 12,105 |
| LOCUST LANE | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 129,086 |
| RTE 908G | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 11,541 |
| 908T 908T 0301 1002 RTE | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 3,341 |
| SLOOP CHANNEL | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 17,012 |
| FUNDY CHANNEL | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 32,642 |
| FALSE CHANNEL | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 32,642 |
| 908E908E03011043 RTE 90 | New York | Good | 1934 | 92 | 44,495 |
| LONG ISLAND-MK BR | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 85,097 |
| RTE 908M | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 22,642 |
| CENTRAL AVENUE | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 91,558 |
| RTE 908M | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 13,120 |
| DOGWOOD AVENUE | New York | Good | 1934 | 92 | 97,516 |
| RTE 107 | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 75,358 |
| RTE 908M | New York | Good | 1934 | 92 | 21,558 |
| FRENCH CREEK | New York | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 2,661 |
| AUSABLE RIVER PARKING L | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,760 |
| EAST MEADOW BROOK | New York | Good | 1934 | 92 | 6,396 |
| WYNANTS KILL | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 13,586 |
| AYERS CREEK | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 148 |
| FALL CREEK | New York | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 2,294 |
| ALDER SWAMP CREEK | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 104 |
| SILVER HOLLOW | New York | Good | 1934 | 92 | 166 |
| BLIND BROOK | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 5,925 |
| LIRR WEST SIDE YD | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 14,480 |
| AMTRAK W SIDE CON | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 12,079 |
| AMTRAK W SIDE CON | New York | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 1,942 |
| AMTRAK W SIDE CON | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,548 |
| AMTRAK W SIDE CON | New York | Good | 1934 | 92 | 3,222 |
| AMTRAK W SIDE CON | New York | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 3,336 |
| AMTRAK W SIDE CON | New York | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 2,051 |
| AMTRK W.SIDE CONN | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 3,084 |
| AMTRK W.SIDE CONN | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 4,859 |
| AMTRK W.SIDE CONN | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 4,452 |
| AMTRK W.SIDE CONN | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 3,852 |
| AMTRK W.SIDE CONN | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 4,145 |
| AMTRAK W.SIDE CON | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 3,676 |
| AMTRAK W.SIDE CON | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,976 |
| AMTRAK W.SIDE CON | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 4,195 |
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.