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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLEAR CREEK | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 6,700 |
| WASSAIC CREEK | New York | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 4,764 |
| AMENIA STREAM | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 4,764 |
| MIDDLE BROOK | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,108 |
| LONG LAKE | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,095 |
| MCLEAN CREEK | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 5,389 |
| WADE HOLLOW CREEK | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,764 |
| FACTORY CREEK | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,382 |
| UNKNOWN CREEK | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,870 |
| WILLSEYVLLE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,615 |
| RTE 908M | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 41,412 |
| HADLOCK PD OUTLET | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 7,882 |
| CAYUTA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,208 |
| LITTLE VALLEY CRK | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 5,968 |
| Conesus Creek | New York | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 3,247 |
| WEST DITCH | New York | Good | 1940 | 86 | 463 |
| BRADNER CREEK | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 463 |
| SENECA LAKE INLET | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 5,749 |
| CUTLER CREEK | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 4,336 |
| SMALL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,192 |
| SSP CLOSED GAS STA SSP | New York | Good | 1940 | 86 | 16,196 |
| BRUSH HOLLOW ROAD | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 71,316 |
| TUPPER CREEK | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,056 |
| RTE 908A RTE 908A | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,717 |
| RTE 27 | New York | Good | 1940 | 86 | - |
| FULLER HOLLOW CK | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 24,315 |
| TRIB COHOCTON RVR | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,809 |
| RTE 908M | New York | Good | 1940 | 86 | 2,152 |
| RTE 908M | New York | Good | 1940 | 86 | 10,626 |
| RTE 908A RTE 908A | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 15,302 |
| RTE 908A RTE 908A NYC | New York | Good | 1940 | 86 | 12,606 |
| LITTLE HOOSIC RIVER | New York | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 73 |
| TOMHANNOCK CREEK | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 203 |
| MOORDENER KILL | New York | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 372 |
| MILL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 8,317 |
| MILL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 5,788 |
| NORTH CREEK | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 57 |
| LITTLE WOODHULL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 85 |
| BRANDY BROOK | New York | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 220 |
| BIG BROOK | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 9 |
| MUSKRAT CREEK | New York | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 541 |
| HOXIE GORGE CREEK | New York | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 324 |
| HOXIE GORGE | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 324 |
| HUNTS CREEK | New York | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 130 |
| GRIGGS GULF CREEK | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 12 |
| TRUMANSBURG CREEK | New York | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 164 |
| KENDIG CREEK | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 24 |
| RED CREEK | New York | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 116 |
| SPRING BROOK | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 158 |
| BURRELL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 448 |
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.