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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDLEWILD CREEK | New York | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 1,606 |
| PEEKSKILL HOLLOW CREEK | New York | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 2,068 |
| SPARKILL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 5,242 |
| TANNERY BROOK | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,507 |
| WALLKILL RIVER | New York | Good | 1940 | 86 | 688 |
| BEER KILL | New York | Poor | 1940 | 86 | - |
| MUSCOOT RIVER | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 624 |
| CROTON RIVER | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 183 |
| PAGE BROOK | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 516 |
| DECATUR CREEK | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 773 |
| TB WILLOWEMOC CRK | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 846 |
| RAMAPO RIVER | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 9,574 |
| CRANE BROOK | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,960 |
| LITTLE SANDY CK | New York | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 254 |
| LITTLE SANDY CREEK | New York | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 159 |
| ONEIDA RIVER | New York | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 5,354 |
| ERIE CANAL | New York | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 15,457 |
| 908A RTE 908A | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 9,061 |
| 908A RTE 908A | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 47,877 |
| 907K Ramp to SMRP RTE | New York | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 67,953 |
| RED HOUSE BROOK | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 317 |
| QUEENSBORO BROOK | New York | Poor | 1940 | 86 | - |
| BASH BISH BROOK | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | - |
| SHAW BROOK | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | - |
| INDIAN RIVER | New York | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 5 |
| CSXT RAILROAD | New York | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 200 |
| BUDLONG CREEK | New York | Good | 1941 | 85 | 8,445 |
| KNAPP BROOK | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 5,595 |
| RTE 218 | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 12,929 |
| VLOMAN KILL | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 8,942 |
| IRVING POND OUTLT | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,309 |
| LIT CHAUTAUQUA CK | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 3,235 |
| MIDDLETOWN & NJ RAILROAD | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 11,999 |
| FLAT CREEK | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 2,698 |
| FLY CREEK | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 2,335 |
| NORMANS KILL | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 5,802 |
| MNRR HA LINE | New York | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 6,700 |
| COLEMAN CREEK | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 4,399 |
| W BR DELAWARE RVR | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 2,643 |
| W BR DELAWARE RVR | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 2,643 |
| KISTATOM CREEK | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 3,247 |
| RAILROAD AVENUE ITHACA | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 4,116 |
| BIG BAY CREEK | New York | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 10,186 |
| ROTH CREEK | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 549 |
| YAWGER CREEK | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 2,116 |
| RTE 277 | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 13,502 |
| HADLOCK PD OUTLET | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 7,882 |
| HADLOCK PD OUTLET | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 7,882 |
| TONAWANDA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 2,846 |
| WHIG STREET CREEK | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 5,651 |
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.