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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMTRAK W.SIDE CON | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 4,698 |
| AMTRAK W SIDE CON | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 5,374 |
| AMTRAK W SIDE CON | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 14,612 |
| AMTRAK W SIDE CON | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 16,509 |
| AMTRAK W.SIDE CON | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 4,598 |
| COOPER AVENUE | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,634 |
| B&O RR- ABANDONED | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,111 |
| EX-STATEN ISLD RR | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | - |
| B&O RR- ABANDONED | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | - |
| B&O RR- ABANDONED | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | - |
| EX-STATEN ISLD RR | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | - |
| NORTHVILLE LK OUT | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 3,309 |
| WEST CREEK | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 115 |
| ONONDAGA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 451 |
| LIRR-MONTAUK BRCH | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 15,017 |
| KASHONG CREEK | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 58 |
| WIDOWS CREEK | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 183 |
| ONESQUETHAW CREEK | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,173 |
| ALPLAUS KILL | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,560 |
| DEAD CREEK | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 123 |
| WAMPECACK CREEK | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 907 |
| SPRITE CREEK | New York | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 106 |
| FERGUSON CREEK | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 573 |
| ONEIDA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 327 |
| S BR OTSQUAGO CK | New York | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 287 |
| CANAJOHARIE CREEK | New York | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 286 |
| EAST CREEK | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 250 |
| VAN WIE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 41 |
| BRACKEL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,047 |
| ELEVENMILE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,170 |
| CROOKED CREEK | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,491 |
| BLACK CREEK | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 339 |
| CARNEY HOLLOW CRK | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 427 |
| E BR SANDY CREEK | New York | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 317 |
| CHADAKOIN RIVER | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 870 |
| HOSMER BROOK | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,856 |
| CAZENOVIA CREEK | New York | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 1,161 |
| ELSTON HOLLOW CRK | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,394 |
| LANGFORD CREEK | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 468 |
| LANGFORD CREEK | New York | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 471 |
| LANGFORD CREEK | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 471 |
| JACKSON CREEK | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 711 |
| DRY BROOK | New York | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 625 |
| DRY BROOK | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 339 |
| MALLORY CREEK | New York | Good | 1934 | 92 | 159 |
| HOFFMAN BROOK | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 616 |
| NEWTOWN CREEK | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 674 |
| TRIB NEWTOWN CREEK | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 674 |
| TRIB CHEMUNG RIVR | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,098 |
| LATTA BROOK | New York | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 785 |
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.