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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOWMAN CREEK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 125 |
| BRAKEL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 27 |
| PLEASANT BROOK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 626 |
| EAST BROOK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 325 |
| CAHOON CREEK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 298 |
| LIT SCHOHARIE CRK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | - |
| FLY CREEK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 33 |
| WEST CREEK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 309 |
| KINNE BROOK | New York | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 301 |
| BR 18 MILE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 125 |
| SILVER LAKE OUTLET | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 587 |
| FISHKILL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 33,045 |
| FROM HARLEM RV DR QNS T | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 86,409 |
| Harlem Rvr D From FDR D | New York | Good | 1936 | 90 | 86,409 |
| FDR DR From Harlem Rive | New York | Good | 1936 | 90 | 13,902 |
| ROCKAWAY INLET | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 18,260 |
| BRONX KILLS CSX Harlem | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 116,151 |
| ISLAND ACCESS RD 278I X | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | - |
| GCP G9W ROADWAY RTE 90 | New York | Good | 1936 | 90 | 7,304 |
| DYER AVENUE | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 7,167 |
| OWL GORGE | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 56 |
| BLIND BROOK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 51,200 |
| BLIND BROOK | New York | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 51,200 |
| STEELE CREEK | New York | Good | 1937 | 89 | 6,679 |
| Decatur Creek | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,440 |
| COBLESKILL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 10,797 |
| Empire State Rail Trail | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 11,608 |
| FITTING CREEK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 7,676 |
| POPOLOPEN CREEK | New York | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 18,344 |
| BLACK FOREST CRK | New York | Good | 1937 | 89 | 14,800 |
| CSXT RIVER LINE | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 10,352 |
| BOARDMAN BROOK | New York | Good | 1937 | 89 | 3,762 |
| MILL BROOK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 4,774 |
| SAUQUOIT CREEK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 15,562 |
| BRANCH OLEAN CRK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 5,408 |
| Oatka Creek Tributary | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,613 |
| BEAR GUTTER CREEK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 14,378 |
| GREEN RIVER | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,686 |
| JOHNSON HOLLOW BROOK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,226 |
| 908T908T03011097 RTE 90 | New York | Good | 1937 | 89 | 44,914 |
| CARLLS RIVER | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 27,434 |
| HYDER CREEK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,587 |
| TROUT BROOK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,587 |
| CINCINNATI CREEK | New York | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 2,094 |
| BRN SCHOHARIE CRK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,561 |
| SENECA RIVER | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 16,539 |
| STONY CREEK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 4,369 |
| WOODBURY CREEK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 9,130 |
| VLOMAN KILL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 7,217 |
| WACCABUC RIVER | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 14,409 |
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.