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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 908B908BX5M23044 RTE 90 | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 35,002 |
| RTE I278 | New York | Good | 1937 | 89 | - |
| RTE I278 | New York | Good | 1937 | 89 | - |
| RTE I278 RTE I278 | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,930 |
| RTE I278 RTE I278 Metr | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 6,640 |
| RTE 907M RTE 907M | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,137 |
| RTE 907M RTE 907M | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,061 |
| NYCTA PELHAM LINE BRONX | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 18,113 |
| B&O RR- ABANDONED | New York | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 7,082 |
| B&O RR- ABANDONED | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | - |
| B&O RR- ABANDONED | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,108 |
| TRIB E BR OWEGO CK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 34 |
| HYDE PARK LAKE | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 887 |
| BLACK RIVER CHANNEL | New York | Good | 1937 | 89 | 230 |
| HOOK POND | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,297 |
| ARGYLE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 5,820 |
| KAYADEROSSERAS CK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,529 |
| ZIMMERMAN CREEK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 644 |
| HOLMES LAKE OUTLET | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 177 |
| OLD FLOW | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 85 |
| S BR OTSQUAGO CK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 85 |
| CAROGA CREEK | New York | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 114 |
| TRIB CANAJOHARIE CK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 240 |
| FLAT CREEK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 97 |
| MURDER CREEK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 182 |
| MURDER CREEK | New York | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 182 |
| TONAWANDA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 12 |
| HASKELL CREEK | New York | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 111 |
| WRIGHTS CREEK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 225 |
| TRIB WALNUT CREEK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 380 |
| TONAWANDA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | - |
| BRANCH MURDER CRK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,173 |
| SCAJAQUADA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 6,225 |
| TRB BIG SISTER CK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,683 |
| BR BUFFALO CREEK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,266 |
| BR ELLICOTT CREEK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 205 |
| BULL CREEK | New York | Good | 1937 | 89 | 1,066 |
| DECKERTOWN CREEK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 464 |
| MEADS CREEK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,077 |
| TRIB HELMER CREEK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 434 |
| S B GLENDENING CK | New York | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 2,998 |
| E BR OF OWEGO CRK | New York | Good | 1937 | 89 | 2,050 |
| SARANAC RIVER | New York | Good | 1937 | 89 | 119 |
| BRANDY BROOK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 474 |
| WYOMANOCK CREEK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 564 |
| LOOMIS CREEK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 472 |
| TENMILE RIVER | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,262 |
| SEELY BROOK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 694 |
| WHEELER BROOK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 716 |
| TRIBUTARY LYON BROOK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 545 |
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.