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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEDESTRIAN WALK | New York | Good | 1937 | 89 | 16,539 |
| UNADILLA RIVER | New York | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 1,531 |
| RTE 52 | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 33,045 |
| GLEN CREEK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,358 |
| PUTNAM CREEK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,631 |
| HANKINS CREEK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 813 |
| WEST BRANCH CROTON RIVER | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 9,600 |
| 907W 907W87025043 RTE 9 | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 11,428 |
| North Branch Great Chazy | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 462 |
| SOUTH SANDY CREEK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 536 |
| BOLTER CREEK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,939 |
| CANASAWACTA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,552 |
| CAROGA CREEK | New York | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 1,130 |
| MANN BROOK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 720 |
| MILL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,255 |
| KING HOLLOW CREEK | New York | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 4,319 |
| RANCH CREEK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 4,319 |
| SPRING BROOK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 4,319 |
| W BR DELAWARE RIV | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,421 |
| WILSON HOLLOW BRK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,584 |
| CSX TRANS/ AMTRAK SWEET | New York | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 2,709 |
| AYERS CREEK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 26 |
| WAKELY BROOK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 46 |
| BIG SALMON CREEK | New York | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 198 |
| CHEMUNG RIVER | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 7,482 |
| WILSON CREEK | New York | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 95 |
| HOLLOWVILLE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 97 |
| MAMARONECK RIVER | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 356 |
| PEDESTRIAN PATH 79TH ST | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 123,301 |
| RTE 907V AMTRAK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 122,595 |
| TERRAIN | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 76,703 |
| ACCESS RD TO HHPS | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 76,703 |
| DYCKMAN STREET | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 89,532 |
| KAPPOCK STREET | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 77,015 |
| RTE 907V RTE 907V | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 7,367 |
| RTE 907V RTE 907V | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 9,664 |
| RTE 907V RTE 907V | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 7,984 |
| BROADWAY | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 75,725 |
| RTE 908B RTE 908B | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 13,334 |
| RTE 908B RTE 908B | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 9,760 |
| RTE 908B VERMONT AVENUE | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 9,760 |
| VERMONT PLACE | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 77,881 |
| 908B 908BX5M23010 RTE 9 | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 16,569 |
| FOREST PARK DRIVE | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 101,689 |
| 86 STREET | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 101,689 |
| 908B908BX5M24026 RTE 90 | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 10,151 |
| WOODHAVEN BLVD WOODHAVE | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 101,689 |
| PEDES-EQUEST PATH | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 101,689 |
| METROPOLITAN AVE METROP | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 110,322 |
| 908B908BX5M23040 RTE 90 | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 9,904 |
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.