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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAMARONECK RIVER | New York | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 3,122 |
| BUTTERNUT CREEK | New York | Good | 1900 | 126 | 7 |
| RED CREEK | New York | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 238 |
| BUTTERNUT CREEK | New York | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 43 |
| BUTTERNUT CREEK | New York | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 58 |
| BUTTERNUT CREEK | New York | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 89 |
| OAKS CREEK | New York | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 105 |
| OCQUIANIS CREEK | New York | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 199 |
| WEST CREEK | New York | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 43 |
| TRANSVERSE RD 1 | New York | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 397 |
| TRANSV RD NO 3N | New York | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 266 |
| PED WALK NEAR 5AV | New York | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 14,993 |
| THE LOCH | New York | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 502 |
| M.CORBIN DRIVE | New York | Good | 1900 | 126 | 1,358 |
| SAW MILL RIVER | New York | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 4,465 |
| SAW MILL RIVER | New York | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 7,315 |
| SAW MILL RIVER | New York | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 8,649 |
| N CHUCTANUNDA CK | New York | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 5,402 |
| BEAVER RELIEF SEWER | New York | Fair | 1900 | 126 | — |
| CAROGA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 161 |
| SCAJAQUADA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 2,980 |
| DRY STREAM BED | New York | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 265 |
| MNRR NH LINE | New York | Good | 1900 | 126 | 5,599 |
| MOYER CREEK | New York | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 4,343 |
| SKANEATELES CREEK | New York | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 984 |
| CSX TRANSPORTATION | New York | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 526 |
| N CHUCTANUNDA CK | New York | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 1,394 |
| DOVE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 3,218 |
| Walkway Tunnel | New York | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 785 |
| WELLS BROOK | New York | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 210 |
| MILL RIVER | New York | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 114 |
| LANDSMAN KILL | New York | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 2,508 |
| SALMON CREEK | New York | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 62 |
| MINERVA STREAM | New York | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 3 |
| E BR AUSABLE RIVER | New York | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 43 |
| SCHOHARIE CREEK | New York | Good | 1900 | 126 | 244 |
| CAROGA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 93 |
| EVAS KILL | New York | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 269 |
| EVAS KILL | New York | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 157 |
| EVAS KILL | New York | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 157 |
| EVAS KILL | New York | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 157 |
| OWASCO LAKE OUTLET | New York | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 2,445 |
| SCRIBA CREEK | New York | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 665 |
| KESHEQUA CREEK | New York | Good | 1900 | 126 | 77 |
| W BR SANDY CREEK | New York | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 28 |
| North Branch of the Grea | New York | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 181 |
| N BR SARANAC RVR | New York | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 6 |
| BEAR CREEK | New York | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 676 |
| SANGERFIELD RIVER | New York | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 82 |
| W BR DELAWARE RVR | New York | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 670 |
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.