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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LYON BROOK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 545 |
| MAD BROOK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 236 |
| COLD SPRING BROOK | New York | Good | 1937 | 89 | 251 |
| PANTHER CREEK | New York | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 34 |
| TRB COBLESKILL CK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 327 |
| CHARLOTTE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 234 |
| Wharton Hollow Creek | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 86 |
| KIAMESHA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 5,363 |
| EX-NYCRR PUTNAM B | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | - |
| FISH CREEK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 379 |
| SEPARATOR BROOK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,099 |
| GREAT CHAZY RIVER | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,021 |
| NORTH CREEK | New York | Good | 1937 | 89 | 670 |
| ERIE CANAL | New York | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 13,103 |
| LINCOLN AVENUE | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 51,200 |
| Maybrook Trailway MNRR | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 33,045 |
| COUNTY ROAD 21 | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 18,211 |
| JACKSON CREEK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 18,211 |
| SPROUT CREEK | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 18,211 |
| Henry Hudson Parkway Sou | New York | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 77,015 |
| CUBA LAKE OUTLET | New York | Good | 1937 | 89 | 614 |
| MNRR HU LINE | New York | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 1,750 |
| CAYADUTTA CREEK | New York | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 3,052 |
| PECKHAMS CREEK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 6,067 |
| CRUM ELBOW CREEK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 7,665 |
| RTE 308 | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 11,194 |
| CR 21 | New York | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 7,676 |
| KAYADEROSSERAS CK | New York | Good | 1938 | 88 | 5,133 |
| KIDD BROOK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,997 |
| CSX TRANSPRTATION | New York | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 1,201 |
| SKINNER CREEK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,625 |
| BIG INLET | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 3,602 |
| WESTERN NY & PENN CONEW | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,247 |
| BUTSON CREEK | New York | Good | 1938 | 88 | 2,280 |
| SWAMP RIVER | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 6,700 |
| BULLIS BROOK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,725 |
| RANSFORD CREEK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 4,100 |
| MAD BROOK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,441 |
| TRIB E B NANTICOKE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,409 |
| FORESTPORT RESERVOIR | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 4,446 |
| KELSO BK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 820 |
| DEWEY CREEK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,706 |
| BIG BROOK | New York | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 1,095 |
| BOG STREAM | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,095 |
| CONESUS LAKE OUTL | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 3,472 |
| BUSHNELLSVILLE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 956 |
| BUSHNELLSVILLE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 956 |
| BUSHNELLSVLLE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 956 |
| WALLKILL RIVER | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 4,831 |
| KAYADEROSSERAS CK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 11,760 |
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.