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