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.

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Bridge State Condition Year Built Age (Years) ADT
NYCTA IND YARDS New York Fair 1935 91 2,904
NYCTA Brighton Line New York Poor 1935 91 1,375
ENEW YORK AVE ENEW YORK New York Fair 1935 91 5,248
East New York Ave EAST New York Fair 1935 91 6,184
AMTRAK W SIDE CON New York Fair 1935 91 3,923
AMTRAK W.SIDE CON New York Fair 1935 91 4,299
AMTRAK W.SIDE CON New York Fair 1935 91 5,973
AMTRAK W SIDE CON New York Fair 1935 91 6,236
AMTRAK W SIDE CON New York Fair 1935 91 3,476
TERRAIN New York Fair 1935 91 -
HARLEM RIV INLET New York Good 1935 91 21
WILLIE MAYS DRIVE New York Poor 1935 91 1,117
77TH AVE. LONG ISLAND R New York Good 1935 91 12,528
CREEDMOOR HOSP RD New York Fair 1935 91 13,800
CONRAIL New York Fair 1935 91 -
SIRT SOUTH SHORE New York Fair 1935 91 3,291
NEW CREEK New York Fair 1935 91 -
LIRR PT WASH BR New York Fair 1935 91 3,794
SACANDAGA RIVER New York Good 1935 91 209
STEPHENS POND OUT New York Fair 1935 91 15
SHELDRAKE RIVER New York Fair 1935 91 9,181
PARK POND INLET New York Poor 1935 91 315
RTE 907A New York Poor 1935 91 37,997
BURK CREEK New York Fair 1935 91 307
TRIB BEAR CREEK New York Fair 1935 91 245
79ST BT BASIN GRG 79 ST New York Poor 1935 91 10,238
79ST BT BASIN GRG 79ST New York Fair 1935 91 -
RAMP TO SB HH PKY 79ST New York Fair 1935 91 300
SB HHP RAMP TO 79 79ST New York Fair 1935 91 300
79ST BT BASIN GRG GARAG New York Fair 1935 91 -
BUNN CREEK New York Fair 1935 91 3,318
MANSFIELD CREEK New York Poor 1935 91 -
E BR TIOUGHNIOGA CK New York Fair 1935 91 93
SCHOHARIE CREEK New York Fair 1935 91 27
LIMESTONE CREEK New York Fair 1935 91 66
SAGE CREEK New York Fair 1935 91 169
LOCKE CREEK New York Fair 1935 91 317
INDIAN CREEK New York Poor 1935 91 124
BASIC RESERVOIR New York Fair 1935 91 961
TOMHANNOCK SPILLWAY New York Fair 1935 91 962
KINDERHOOK CK New York Poor 1935 91 113
SANDSEA KILL New York Good 1935 91 63
METTAWEE RIVER New York Poor 1935 91 278
POULTNEY RIVER New York Good 1935 91 674
METTAWEE RIVER New York Fair 1935 91 3,245
FULMER CREEK New York Fair 1935 91 107
GILLETT CREEK New York Fair 1935 91 171
GILLETT CREEK New York Fair 1935 91 129
PAYNE BRK New York Fair 1935 91 441
CANAJOHARIE CREEK New York Fair 1935 91 105

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.