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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FURNACE CREEK | New York | Good | 1941 | 85 | 71 |
| CANADA CREEK | New York | Good | 1941 | 85 | 484 |
| BIG BROOK | New York | Good | 1941 | 85 | 97 |
| LITTLE RIVER | New York | Good | 1941 | 85 | 1,209 |
| TROUT BROOK | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 651 |
| SANDY CREEK | New York | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 521 |
| CONEWANGO CREEK | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 2,147 |
| BRANCH OF CLEAR CREEK | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 54 |
| BR MURDER CREEK | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 496 |
| BR ELLICOTT CREEK | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 334 |
| TRIB POST CREEK | New York | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 253 |
| TROUT RIVER | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 281 |
| LITTLE SALMON RIVER | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,402 |
| LITTLE TROUT RVR | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 216 |
| SKINNER CREEK | New York | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 41 |
| BIG DEERLICK CREEK | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 21 |
| SAWYER CREEK | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 555 |
| TRIBUTARY TO NORTH CREEK | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,362 |
| STONY CREEK | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 171 |
| LONG HOUSE CREEK | New York | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 368 |
| COXING KILL | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 776 |
| 907GX RTE 907G | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | - |
| LOOMIS BROOK | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 202 |
| WEST KILL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | - |
| E BR TEN MILE RVR | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 586 |
| FOWLWOOD BROOK | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 4,566 |
| BIG BROOK | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 27 |
| Canalway Trail ERIE CAN | New York | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 17,156 |
| River Road / Niagara Par | New York | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 6,002 |
| RTE 17 MNRR PJ LINE | New York | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 711 |
| PAGE BROOK | New York | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 2,620 |
| LAKE TITUS OUTLET | New York | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 1,357 |
| SHELDRAKE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 2,137 |
| PARKING ACCESS ROAD MNR | New York | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 15,776 |
| 987D 987D87012305 RTE 9 | New York | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 15,776 |
| RTE I278 | New York | Good | 1942 | 84 | 36,241 |
| RTE 908A RTE 908A | New York | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 40,586 |
| SIX MILE CREEK | New York | Good | 1942 | 84 | 10,536 |
| RTE I278 RTE I278 | New York | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 6,605 |
| RTE I278 RTE I278 | New York | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 1,061 |
| RTE 907C RTE 907C | New York | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 12,390 |
| RTE 907C RTE 907C RTE | New York | Fair | 1942 | 84 | - |
| SHEEPSHEAD BAY RD | New York | Poor | 1942 | 84 | 132,147 |
| OCEAN AVENUE | New York | Poor | 1942 | 84 | 132,147 |
| BEDFORD AVENUE | New York | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 132,147 |
| NOSTRAND AVE | New York | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 132,147 |
| RTE 907C 907C907CX2M140 | New York | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 14,287 |
| RTE 907L PROM BIN223216 | New York | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 147,090 |
| METRO NO COMMUTER | New York | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 300 |
| NY & ATLANTIC/LI NYCTA | New York | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 32,503 |
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.