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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAYSTONE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 59 |
| COBB CREEK | New York | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 96 |
| ALDER CREEK | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 4 |
| MIKEN BROOK | New York | Good | 1939 | 87 | 236 |
| STILL CREEK | New York | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 2,267 |
| TEN MILE RIVER | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 994 |
| WAPPINGER CREEK | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 918 |
| LITTLE WAPPINGER CREEK | New York | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 204 |
| TRIB WEBATUCK CREEK | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 413 |
| LANDSMAN KILL | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 188 |
| WAWAYANDA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 204 |
| DOUBLE KILL | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 293 |
| BEAVER KILL | New York | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 134 |
| PEEKSKILL HOLLOW CK | New York | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 3,254 |
| LITTLE SNAKE CREEK | New York | Good | 1939 | 87 | 564 |
| OSBORN CREEK | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,103 |
| FARREL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,185 |
| HANDSOME BROOK | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 421 |
| CHENANGO RIVER | New York | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 324 |
| TUTHILL BROOK | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 534 |
| TRIB HOUSE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 271 |
| HOUSE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 271 |
| HOUSE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 247 |
| HOUSE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 247 |
| BEARDS HOLLOW BR | New York | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 87 |
| TRIBUTARY NEVERSINK RIVE | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 430 |
| BUNGALOW BROOK | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 430 |
| BLIND BROOK | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 4,232 |
| DEER RIVER | New York | Good | 1939 | 87 | 12 |
| DELAWARE RIVER | New York | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 16,932 |
| 907GX 907G ramp to 907K | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 143,278 |
| ENFIELD CREEK | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 211 |
| RTE I495 | New York | Good | 1939 | 87 | 15,184 |
| RTE I495 | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | - |
| RTE I495 | New York | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 26,518 |
| RONDOUT CREEK | New York | Good | 1939 | 87 | 854 |
| ONEIDA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 14,740 |
| BRIDENBECKER CRK | New York | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 5,595 |
| SANDSEA KILL | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 4,348 |
| Palmer Creek Private Ro | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,440 |
| W HILL ROAD CREEK | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,192 |
| OAK CREEK | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,192 |
| CSX TRANSPORTATION | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 8,925 |
| CLOVE CREEK | New York | Good | 1940 | 86 | 16,532 |
| AUSABLE RIVER | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,158 |
| RTE 218 | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 14,800 |
| WEST BROOK | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 6,559 |
| PHILOMEL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,189 |
| FRENCH CREEK | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,737 |
| WALLKILL RIVER | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 14,121 |
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.