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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.