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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONEWANGO FEEDER | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,270 |
| BLACK CREEK | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,341 |
| WEST RIVER | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,448 |
| SCHROON RIVER | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 722 |
| 907A907AX5M21189 RTE 90 | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 183,587 |
| GOLFERS UNDERPASS | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 53,418 |
| RTE 907D RTE 907D | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 12,971 |
| Trb.Creek Genesee River | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,620 |
| ROCK RUN CREEK | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,775 |
| BLACK RIVER | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 35 |
| MIDDLE SPRITE CREEK | New York | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 6 |
| SCONONDOA CREEK | New York | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 518 |
| MUD CREEK | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 134 |
| W BR MONGAUP RIVR | New York | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 1,304 |
| Hudson River Greenway M | New York | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 121,341 |
| W 135 ST | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 7,814 |
| W 135 ST | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 9,968 |
| 158TH STREET AMTRAK-W S | New York | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 105,892 |
| AMTRAK-W SIDE CON | New York | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 105,892 |
| RTE 907V RTE 907V | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 17,557 |
| PARK PATH | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 76,703 |
| DYCKMAN STREET AMTRAK | New York | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 89,532 |
| RELIEF | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | - |
| ABANDONED NYCRR | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 53,418 |
| RTE 907A RTE 907A | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 25,522 |
| DUTCH BRWY | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 163,195 |
| RTE 907A RTE 907A | New York | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 37,997 |
| RTE 907A RTE 907A | New York | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 281 |
| RTE 907A RTE 907A | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 16,417 |
| RTE 907A RTE 907A | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 18,932 |
| RTE 907A RTE 907A | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 22,821 |
| RTE 907A RTE 907A | New York | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 26,038 |
| RTE 907A RTE 907A | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 16,551 |
| RTE 907A RTE 907A | New York | Good | 1939 | 87 | 26,432 |
| OTHER | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 76,703 |
| AMTRAK W SIDE CON | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 4,977 |
| SIRT SOUTH SHORE | New York | Good | 1939 | 87 | 12,799 |
| SIRT SOUTH SHORE | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 5,978 |
| MOHAWK RIVER | New York | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 45 |
| CSX TRANSPORTATION | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,536 |
| SHELDRAKE RIVER | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 177 |
| RTE 907A | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 3,652 |
| RTE 907A | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 3,652 |
| Cross Island Parkway RT | New York | Good | 1939 | 87 | 10,365 |
| 908M908M03012002 RTE 90 | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | - |
| HIGH BRIDGE RTE 907P R | New York | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 28,991 |
| HANNACROIS CK | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 95 |
| PATCHOGUE RIVER | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 9,276 |
| BAKER CREEK | New York | Good | 1939 | 87 | 783 |
| ANGELICA CREEK | New York | Good | 1939 | 87 | 783 |
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.