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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILL CREEK | New York | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 31 |
| LITTLE GENESEE CR | New York | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 127 |
| CULVER CREEK | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 51 |
| CANISTEO RIVER | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 617 |
| NEIGER HOLLOW CRK | New York | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 261 |
| CAHOON CREEK | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 138 |
| SPRAGUE BROOK | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 252 |
| 23RD STREET 27TH STREET | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 77,140 |
| BORDEN AVENUE | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,299 |
| CONN QB. | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 37,781 |
| RTE 907D RTE 907D | New York | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 6,437 |
| RTE 907D RTE 907D | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 16,146 |
| RTE 907D RTE 907D | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 4,813 |
| RTE I278 GOWANUS CANAL | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 22,902 |
| RTE I278 GOWANUS CANAL | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 22,902 |
| AMTRAK/CSXT/P&W | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 87,806 |
| ATLANTIC AVENUE | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 40,668 |
| RAMP FROM WASH BR | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 45,759 |
| WILLIE MAYS DRIVE | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 15,884 |
| QUEENS BLVD QUEENS BLVD | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 29,843 |
| QUEENS BLVD RTE I495 Q | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,293 |
| THURSTON BSN INLT | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 45,224 |
| SIRT SOUTH SHORE | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,854 |
| N CHUCTANUNDA CK | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,438 |
| KENNYETTO CREEK | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,345 |
| TRIB STILLWATER C | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 658 |
| MILL POND | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 5,826 |
| BLACK CREEK | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 84 |
| CANADIAN PACIFIC RR | New York | Good | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| CARLLS RIVER | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 15,563 |
| CRIPPLEBUSH CREEK | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 19 |
| CANASERAGA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 120 |
| THORP CREEK | New York | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 13 |
| EX-ERIE RAILROAD | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 9,574 |
| WALLKILL RIVER | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 12,171 |
| BLACK CREEK | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 492 |
| KAATERSKILL CREEK | New York | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 105 |
| WEST KILL | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 34 |
| BUTTERNUT CREEK | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 243 |
| NINEMILE CREEK | New York | Good | 1940 | 86 | 75 |
| STERLING VALLEY C | New York | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 236 |
| CASCADILLA CREEK | New York | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 324 |
| TAGHKANIC CREEK | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 709 |
| QUOGUE CANAL | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,791 |
| GARDINERS CREEK | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,703 |
| WOLF FLY CREEK | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 704 |
| POESTEN KILL | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,747 |
| KAYADEROSSERAS CK | New York | Good | 1940 | 86 | 1,072 |
| DALY CREEK | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 403 |
| NORTH CREEK | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | - |
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.