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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRY BROOK | New York | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 31 |
| BALDWIN CREEK | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,187 |
| MC DUFFY CREEK | New York | Good | 1934 | 92 | 89 |
| HENDY CREEK | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 296 |
| LANGFORD CREEK | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 533 |
| POST CREEK | New York | Good | 1934 | 92 | 252 |
| WYNCOOP CREEK | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 62 |
| NEWTOWN CREEK | New York | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 173 |
| MUDLICK CREEK | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 268 |
| TRB MUDLICK CREEK | New York | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 104 |
| KASHONG CREEK | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,365 |
| RAQUETTEPONDINLET | New York | Good | 1934 | 92 | 68 |
| DEER RIVER | New York | Good | 1934 | 92 | 86 |
| HUNKINS MARSH | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,280 |
| RONDOUT CREEK | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,823 |
| RED KILL | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 606 |
| UNADILLA RIVER | New York | Good | 1934 | 92 | 554 |
| TRIB HERKIMER CR | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 530 |
| TRB CHARLOTTE CRK | New York | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 253 |
| PLEASANT BROOK | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 194 |
| BLACK BROOK | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 59 |
| TRB MUDLICK CREEK | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 104 |
| GENESEE RIVER | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 17,560 |
| RTE 120 | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 53,880 |
| CR 21 | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 30,296 |
| VEHICULAR UNDRPSS | New York | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 685 |
| TRB INDIGOT CREEK | New York | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2,323 |
| JOE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 4,115 |
| INDIAN CREEK | New York | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2,232 |
| SUSQUEHANNA RIVER | New York | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,790 |
| MNRR HU LINE | New York | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 11,781 |
| SALMON RIVER | New York | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 9,137 |
| LITTLE SANDY CRK | New York | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,390 |
| LITT SALMON RIVER | New York | Good | 1935 | 91 | 3,084 |
| SPRING BROOK | New York | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 4,061 |
| BARGE CANAL FEED | New York | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 4,509 |
| EX-NEW HAV RR ROW | New York | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 8,289 |
| SEELY BROOK | New York | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5,261 |
| MURDER CREEK | New York | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 6,688 |
| HOLLOWVILLE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5,658 |
| RTE 907E BIKE PATH | New York | Good | 1935 | 91 | 38,042 |
| WILLET CREEK | New York | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,049 |
| BUCKS BROOK | New York | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 720 |
| WICOPEE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10,452 |
| GAYHEAD POND INLT | New York | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 12,935 |
| SO FORK BOUQUET RIVER | New York | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 4,457 |
| N. FORK BOUQUET RIVER | New York | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 4,457 |
| BEEDE BROOK | New York | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 4,457 |
| PUTNAM BROOK | New York | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 4,457 |
| OTSELIC RIVER | New York | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 790 |
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.