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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHAUMONT RIVER | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 61 |
| CARTER CREEK | New York | Good | 1938 | 88 | 158 |
| INDIAN RIVER | New York | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 164 |
| INDIAN RIVER | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 164 |
| PLUM BROOK | New York | Good | 1938 | 88 | 415 |
| LITTLE WAPPINGER CRK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 807 |
| MILL RIVER | New York | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 851 |
| SPROUT CREEK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 362 |
| RUTGERS CREEK | New York | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 201 |
| QUASSAIC CREEK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 10,970 |
| HAVILAND HOLLOW BROOK | New York | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 467 |
| NORTH PETERS KILL | New York | Good | 1938 | 88 | 389 |
| VERKEERDER KILL | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,325 |
| FURNACE BROOK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 84 |
| GLEN ROAD BROOK | New York | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 941 |
| EDDY BROOK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,286 |
| RANSFORD CREEK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 6,139 |
| THOMPSON CREEK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 5,317 |
| RUSSELL BROOK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 223 |
| SANDBURG CREEK | New York | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 752 |
| WYNKOOP BROOK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,014 |
| KAYADEROSSERAS CK | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,115 |
| DIKE ROAD CHAMPLAIN CAN | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 6,928 |
| OLD CHAMPLN CANAL | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 687 |
| PINE BROOK BLVD | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | - |
| LOCKWOOD AVENUE | New York | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 30,516 |
| 3RD AVE HUTCHINSON RIVE | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 111,044 |
| TIBA Shop Access Road C | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 3,786 |
| ST.LAWRENCE RV.CH | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,850 |
| COHOCTON RIVER | New York | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,082 |
| PLOTTER KILL | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 4,190 |
| NAKAMA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 17,851 |
| ROELIFF JANSEN KILL | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 4,802 |
| EAST CREEK | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,200 |
| SMITH POND OUTLET | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 37,189 |
| CSX TRANS/ AMTRAK | New York | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 2,916 |
| BEARDS CREEK | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 3,175 |
| HUNTINGTON CREEK | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 11,392 |
| KINGS CREEK | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 864 |
| SOUTH BROOK | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 9,493 |
| HAM CREEK | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 9,314 |
| KEUKA INLET | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 5,712 |
| RONDOUT CREEK | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 761 |
| FISHKILL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 8,768 |
| WHALEY LAKE STREAM | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 8,768 |
| Mosquito Creek | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,364 |
| UNKNOWN CR | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,364 |
| RTE 908M | New York | Good | 1939 | 87 | 46,801 |
| BOZEN KILL | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 4,712 |
| VALATIE KILL | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,521 |
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.