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
SCHROON RIVER New York Poor 1936 90 1,844
Dutchess Rail Trail MNR New York Poor 1936 90 15,401
TRIBUTARY TO MOODNA CRE New York Fair 1936 90 8,374
YANTY CREEK New York Fair 1936 90 1,389
HALFWAY BROOK New York Fair 1936 90 2,287
BAUMGARTEN CREEK New York Fair 1936 90 5,298
RED BROOK New York Poor 1936 90 340
WILLIS CREEK New York Fair 1936 90 1,270
STUMP POND STREAM New York Fair 1936 90 9,135
RTE 384 384 X New York Fair 1936 90 37,655
CSX TRANS/AMTRAK New York Fair 1936 90 12,464
RTE 25 New York Fair 1936 90 165,335
RTE 907E BIKE PATH New York Good 1936 90 14,691
RTE 908M New York Fair 1936 90 7,790
EAST MEADOW BROOK New York Fair 1936 90 7,879
CSX TRANSPORTATION New York Fair 1936 90 7,673
TB KATTERSKILL CK New York Poor 1936 90 202
WEST BROOK New York Poor 1936 90 416
PLACE BROOK New York Poor 1936 90 19
MILL CREEK New York Poor 1936 90 34
GROVES CREEK New York Poor 1936 90 105
BRANCH SMOKES CRK New York Poor 1936 90 255
CANISTEO RIVER New York Fair 1936 90 45
TAUGHANNOCK CREEK New York Poor 1936 90 67
WALLACE CREEK New York Fair 1936 90 74
HARRISBURG HOLLOW CRK New York Fair 1936 90 453
CHENANGO RIVER New York Fair 1936 90 9,448
907V907VX1M21020 RTE 90 New York Fair 1936 90 3,319
907D907DX5M24066 RTE 90 New York Poor 1936 90 27,703
907B 907BX5M24067 RTE 9 New York Fair 1936 90 26,939
NYCTA IND YARDS New York Fair 1936 90 6,706
EAST 161ST STREET New York Fair 1936 90 -
AMTRAK W.SIDE CON New York Fair 1936 90 4,027
AMTRAK W SIDE CON New York Fair 1936 90 21,451
LIRR - EX ROCKAWAY LN New York Fair 1936 90 9,071
B&O RR- ABANDONED New York Good 1936 90 3,637
LOGAN CREEK New York Fair 1936 90 31
DOLPHSBURG CREEK New York Fair 1936 90 82
N CHUCTANUNDA CK New York Fair 1936 90 928
JEWETT HILL CREEK New York Fair 1936 90 155
WILLIAM STREET New York Fair 1936 90 709
SHELDRAKE RIVER New York Fair 1936 90 9,350
PED UP NR 148 ST New York Fair 1936 90 121,341
PED UP INWOOD PK New York Fair 1936 90 89,532
PED UP INWOOD PK New York Fair 1936 90 89,532
PARK ROAD NYCTA FLUSHIN New York Fair 1936 90 14,601
AMTRAK W SIDE CON New York Fair 1936 90 122,595
DOVER KILL New York Poor 1936 90 30
CENTERPORT HARBOR New York Fair 1936 90 2,035
BATAVIA KILL New York Poor 1936 90 699

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.