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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARK PED PATH | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 101,689 |
| CSX TRANS/CPR&P&W | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 9,273 |
| LG IS/ NY & ATLAN | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 15,239 |
| SIRT SOUTH SHORE Creek | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | - |
| SIRT SOUTH SHORE | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 6,433 |
| BRUCKNER BLVD FROM 278I | New York | Poor | 1938 | 88 | - |
| M BR TIOUGHNIOGA RIVER | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 140 |
| AGAWAMUCK CREEK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 16 |
| FRANCO KILL | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 936 |
| GNAT CREEK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 936 |
| MILL NECK CREEK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 11,399 |
| BLACK RIVER | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 412 |
| Sunkauissia Creek | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 637 |
| MOSES KILL | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 163 |
| EAST STONY CREEK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 53 |
| WHITE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 395 |
| CHENANGO RIVER | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 594 |
| N BR OTSQUAGO CRK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 320 |
| CANAJOHARIE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 398 |
| KNAUDERACK CREEK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 177 |
| MAD RIVER | New York | Good | 1938 | 88 | 931 |
| NINE MILE CREEK | New York | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 298 |
| EIGHTMILE CREEK | New York | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 569 |
| OAK ORCHARD RIVER | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 866 |
| JOHNSON CREEK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 130 |
| MARSH CREEK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 152 |
| WRIGHTS CREEK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 85 |
| WRIGHTS CREEK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 40 |
| WRIGHTS CREEK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 40 |
| BR LITTLE VALLEY | New York | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 142 |
| HATCH CREEK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,176 |
| BR STILLWATER CRK | New York | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 2,176 |
| TB BROKENSTRAW CK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 180 |
| BROWNELL BRANCH | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 217 |
| HATCH CREEK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 286 |
| TRIB CONEWANGO CK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 694 |
| TONAWANDA CREEK | New York | Good | 1938 | 88 | 912 |
| LIT BUFFALO CREEK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 589 |
| MURDER CREEK | New York | Poor | 1938 | 88 | - |
| BALDWIN CREEK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 463 |
| WYNCOOP CREEK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 936 |
| SEELEY CREEK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,343 |
| JACKSON CREEK | New York | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 229 |
| BOLTER CREEK | New York | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 955 |
| WHISKEY CREEK | New York | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 477 |
| APALACHIN CREEK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,166 |
| KEUKA LAKE OUTLET | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 360 |
| N BR GRT CHAZY RV | New York | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 310 |
| LITTLE SALMON RVR | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 506 |
| FISH CREEK | New York | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 266 |
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.