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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LITTLE VALLEY CRK | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 5,651 |
| HUDSON RIVER | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 2,683 |
| GROVE BROOK | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 3,967 |
| RTE 908M | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 8,782 |
| STRAIGHT PATH | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 138,738 |
| RTE 908M | New York | Good | 1941 | 85 | 12,220 |
| PLAYLAND PARKWAY | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 9,570 |
| WB TIOUGHNIOGA RV | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 4,105 |
| KASHONG CREEK | New York | Good | 1941 | 85 | 233 |
| MIANUS RIVER | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,314 |
| FINCH HOLLOW CRK | New York | Good | 1941 | 85 | 8,095 |
| RTE I278 RTE I278 47TH | New York | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 20,013 |
| RTE 907C RTE 907C | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | - |
| RTE 907C RTE 907C | New York | Good | 1941 | 85 | - |
| BAY PKWY | New York | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 159,871 |
| 26TH AVENUE | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 142,651 |
| RTE 907C RTE 907C | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 25,830 |
| SHELL ROAD BMT STORAGE | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 133,563 |
| RTE 907C RTE 907C | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 39,755 |
| RTE 907C RTE 907C | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 16,475 |
| HENDRIX CREEK SERVICE R | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 148,737 |
| FOUNTAIN AVE BETTS CREE | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 161,760 |
| 84TH STREET | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 161,760 |
| RTE 907C RTE 907C | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 51,340 |
| RTE 907D RTE 907D | New York | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 7,616 |
| RTE 907D RTE 907D | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 5,214 |
| TOTTEN RD | New York | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 138,557 |
| RTE 907A RTE 907A | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 14,737 |
| RTE 907A RTE 907A | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 4,601 |
| RTE 907A RTE 907A SERV | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 11,093 |
| RTE 907A RTE 907A | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 7,066 |
| RTE 907A RTE 907A | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 4,396 |
| RTE 907A RTE 907A | New York | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 4,406 |
| RTE 907A RTE 907A | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 12,480 |
| RTE 907A RTE 907A | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 4,393 |
| EAST 61ST STREET RTE 90 | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 147,090 |
| ATLANTIC AVENUE | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 48,592 |
| CARMANS RIVER | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 15,881 |
| STONY KILL | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 169 |
| TRIBUTARY KINDERHOOK CRE | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 182 |
| KINDERHOOK CREEK | New York | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 490 |
| QUANTUCK CREEK | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 9,775 |
| DAVIS CREEK | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 381 |
| MILL BROOK | New York | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 734 |
| HUDSON RIVER | New York | Good | 1941 | 85 | 165 |
| SNOOK KILL | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 819 |
| SCHROON RIVER | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 554 |
| BACON BROOK | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 476 |
| OUTLET WILMURT LK | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 40 |
| SPRUCE CREEK | New York | Good | 1941 | 85 | 217 |
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.