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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STONY CREEK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,028 |
| BRANT LAKE OUTLET | New York | Good | 1936 | 90 | 479 |
| STONY CREEK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 85 |
| PIKE BROOK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 38 |
| METTAWEE RIVER | New York | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 20 |
| KECK CENTER CREEK | New York | Good | 1936 | 90 | 1,550 |
| E BR TIOUGHNIOGA CK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 360 |
| CRUM CREEK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 105 |
| CRUM CREEK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 5 |
| BOWMANS CREEK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 196 |
| S B OTSQUAGO CRK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 114 |
| SPROUT BROOK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 209 |
| S BR OTSQUAGO CRK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 114 |
| S BR OTSQUAGO CRK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 59 |
| S B OTSQUAGO CRK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 59 |
| BRIMSTONE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 457 |
| WILSEY CREEK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 158 |
| SCONONDOA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,492 |
| MILL CREEK | New York | Good | 1936 | 90 | 324 |
| TRIB TONAWANDA CR | New York | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 848 |
| FRENCH CREEK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 197 |
| MUD CREEK | New York | Good | 1936 | 90 | 546 |
| TONAWANDA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,213 |
| ELLICOTT CREEK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,744 |
| SOUTH BRANCH SMOKES CREE | New York | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 997 |
| TRIB 18 MILE CRK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 257 |
| CATTARAUGUS CREEK | New York | Good | 1936 | 90 | 270 |
| TRIB BALDWIN CRK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 209 |
| TRIB MEADS CREEK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 454 |
| BIG CREEK ROAD BIG CREE | New York | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 2,140 |
| WALLACE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 397 |
| TAYLOR HOLLOW CRK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,191 |
| BIG CREEK ROAD BIG CREE | New York | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 2,140 |
| BIG CREEK | New York | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 2,140 |
| BIG CREEK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,140 |
| EAST BRANCH OWEGO CREEK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,071 |
| EAST BRANCH of OWEGO CR | New York | Good | 1936 | 90 | 253 |
| LITTLE SALMON RIVER | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 952 |
| HORSESHOE CREEK | New York | Good | 1936 | 90 | 86 |
| DEER RIVER | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 607 |
| TRACY BROOK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 747 |
| SUGAR CREEK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 572 |
| LITT SUCKER BROOK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 745 |
| BRANDY BROOK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 745 |
| FALL KILL | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,498 |
| FISHKILL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 228 |
| ROELIFF JANSEN KILL | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 389 |
| ROELIFF JANSEN KILL | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 880 |
| CATLIN CREEK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,811 |
| BIRDSALL BROOK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 778 |
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.