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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREENLAND BROOK | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 77 |
| ROELIFF JANSEN KL | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 487 |
| ROELIFF JANSEN OVERFLOW | New York | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 487 |
| NORTH CREEK | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 718 |
| ROELIFF JANSEN KILL | New York | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 44 |
| ROELIFF JANSEN KILL | New York | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 146 |
| WYOMANOCK CREEK | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 144 |
| WYOMANOCK CREEK | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 116 |
| FOX CREEK | New York | Good | 1939 | 87 | 558 |
| NORMANSKILL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,452 |
| QUACKEN KILL | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,004 |
| BONESTEEL CREEK | New York | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 448 |
| BONESTEEL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 448 |
| PAUL CREEK | New York | Good | 1939 | 87 | 186 |
| MIDDLE SPRITE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 46 |
| OUTLET LITTLE TUPPER LAK | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 60 |
| CANAJOHARIE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 38 |
| FLAT CREEK | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 64 |
| E BR FISH CREEK | New York | Good | 1939 | 87 | 407 |
| TIONADARA CR | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 409 |
| MAD RIVER | New York | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 931 |
| ONEIDA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,696 |
| MUD CREEK | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,880 |
| SPRING CREEK | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,371 |
| TRIB BLACK CREEK | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 554 |
| FLINT CREEK | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 82 |
| FLINT CREEK | New York | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 322 |
| FLINT CREEK | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,464 |
| IRONDEQUOIT CREEK | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,324 |
| MILL CREEK | New York | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 3,022 |
| MUD CREEK | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 55 |
| MUD CREEK | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 399 |
| CANANDAIGUA OUTLT | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 3,075 |
| HEMLOCK OUTLET | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,920 |
| STONY CREEK | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 914 |
| CLEAR CREEK | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 15 |
| TRIB BEAR LAKE | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 154 |
| TRIB LAKE ERIE | New York | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 171 |
| CATTARAUGUS CREEK | New York | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 139 |
| EIGHTEEN MILE CRK | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,433 |
| ENGLISH RIVER | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 482 |
| LITTLE TROUT RIVE | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 180 |
| INGRAHAM STREAM | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 573 |
| FISH CREEK | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 516 |
| LAKE TITUS STREAM | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,746 |
| DUANE STREAM | New York | Good | 1939 | 87 | 169 |
| GULF STREAM | New York | Good | 1939 | 87 | 734 |
| SANDY CREEK | New York | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 23 |
| SANDY CREEK | New York | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 43 |
| SANDY CREEK | New York | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 34 |
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.