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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTE 82 | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 18,211 |
| MILL BROOK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,162 |
| HOOLIHAN BROOK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 813 |
| 908T 908T 0301 1100 RTE | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 22,910 |
| SAW MILL RIVER | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 32,042 |
| NINEMILE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 3,616 |
| MUSKELLUNGE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,277 |
| EX-NORFOLK SO RR | New York | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 3,058 |
| NORFOLK SOUTHERN | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 6,082 |
| BIG DITCH OVERFLW | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 463 |
| BUSHFIELD CREEK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 5,970 |
| CLOVE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 3,086 |
| CLOVE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 3,086 |
| COURTNEY HOLLOW CREEK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,581 |
| JOHNSONS CREEK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 4,215 |
| W BR ENFIELD CRK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 361 |
| DRAIN-FOREST C PK | New York | Good | 1938 | 88 | 69,567 |
| GLEN COVE ROAD | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 82,668 |
| CAMBRIDGE AVENUE | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 109,678 |
| 908G908G03011098 RTE 90 | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 67,260 |
| 908T908T03011084 RTE 90 | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 19,882 |
| 908T 908T03011104 RTE 9 | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 7,877 |
| 908T908T03011110 RTE 90 | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 7,139 |
| 908T 908T03011120 RTE 9 | New York | Good | 1938 | 88 | 39,994 |
| LONG ISLAND- M.L. | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 67,260 |
| 908T908T03011126 RTE 90 | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 10,003 |
| BRUSH HOLLOW ROAD | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 67,260 |
| 27 27 03041086 RTE 27 | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 85,097 |
| RTE I87 RTE I87 Rmp to | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | - |
| RTE I87 RTE I87 | New York | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 12,526 |
| TRB E BR OWEGO CK | New York | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 1,299 |
| 78TH AVENUE LONG ISLAND | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 48,478 |
| MILL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 230 |
| WYNANTS KILL | New York | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 1,032 |
| STARCH FACTORY CK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,618 |
| BLACK CREEK | New York | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 254 |
| CHEMUNG RIVER | New York | Good | 1938 | 88 | 16,935 |
| GLORY GULCH CREEK | New York | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 123 |
| FISH CREEK | New York | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 16 |
| ONEONTA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 391 |
| RIVERSIDE PARK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 122,595 |
| RTE 907V | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 61,298 |
| RTE 907V | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 61,298 |
| RAMP TO HHP SB | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 57,541 |
| RAMP TO HHP SB | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 57,541 |
| PARK ROAD | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 76,703 |
| RTE 907V RTE 907V SRD | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,511 |
| RTE 907V RTE 907V | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,293 |
| RTE 907V RTE 907V | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 3,308 |
| LIRR - EX ROCKAWAY LN | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 101,689 |
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.