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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLE HOLLOW BROOK | New York | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 93 |
| MID MONGAUP RIVER | New York | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 947 |
| LITT BEAVER KILL | New York | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2,839 |
| MIDDL MONGAUP RVR | New York | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,118 |
| SPRAGUE BROOK | New York | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 252 |
| LONG ISLAND-PT WS | New York | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 19,090 |
| TIMMERMAN CREEK | New York | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 474 |
| LUDLOW CREEK | New York | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| BEAVER CREEK | New York | Good | 1935 | 91 | 1,249 |
| CSX TRANS/AMTRAK HUDSON | New York | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 18,162 |
| STONY POINT EXT. SHOREL | New York | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 34,687 |
| NY 957A NIAGARA RIVER | New York | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 18,886 |
| BURNT SHIP CREEK | New York | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 28,012 |
| Edsall Avenue Palisade | New York | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 77,015 |
| DYER AVENUE | New York | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,222 |
| DYER AVENUE | New York | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 6,636 |
| RED HOUSE BROOK | New York | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 239 |
| RED HOUSE BROOK | New York | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 210 |
| FISH CREEK | New York | Good | 1935 | 91 | 1,413 |
| CLEAR CREEK | New York | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 5,556 |
| MUD CREEK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 23,748 |
| D&H RR | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,965 |
| SUSQUEHANNA RIVER | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 4,373 |
| RTE 9A RTE 987G | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 16,186 |
| FALLS MILL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,997 |
| ELK CREEK | New York | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 1,997 |
| LITTLE SALMON RIVER | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,918 |
| MARBLE RIVER | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,909 |
| TILLOTSON CREEK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 4,061 |
| BELLEVIEW CREEK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,720 |
| OAK ORCHARD CREEK | New York | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 1,418 |
| CANADAWAY CREEK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 4,577 |
| OWL KILL TRIB. | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 4,888 |
| CANASAWACTA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,896 |
| HARRISON CREEK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 4,261 |
| HARRISON CREEK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 4,261 |
| HARRISON CREEK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 4,261 |
| PROSSER HOLLOW BK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 5,434 |
| TRIB OTSELIC RVR | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,231 |
| BLACK CREEK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,248 |
| FALLS CREEK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,592 |
| HONEST BROOK | New York | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 2,592 |
| WEST CANADA CREEK | New York | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 3,027 |
| CANANDAIGUA OUTLT | New York | Good | 1936 | 90 | 10,383 |
| LOCKE CREEK | New York | Good | 1936 | 90 | 2,181 |
| WILSON CREEK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,479 |
| BIGGIES CREEK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,029 |
| BARDEN CREEK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,029 |
| BOWERS CREEK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 13,695 |
| PARADOX LK OUTLET | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,844 |
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.