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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTE I278 YORK STREET | New York | Poor | 1944 | 82 | 106,102 |
| RTE I278 BROOKLYN BRIDG | New York | Poor | 1944 | 82 | 114,634 |
| RTE I278 FURMAN STREET | New York | Poor | 1944 | 82 | 202,650 |
| RTE I278 FURMAN STREET | New York | Poor | 1944 | 82 | 143,724 |
| N BR W STONY CK | New York | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 162 |
| TRIB MONKEY RUN | New York | Poor | 1944 | 82 | 11 |
| CUTHRIE RUN | New York | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 246 |
| CUTHRIE RUN | New York | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 246 |
| BULKLEY CREEK | New York | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 78 |
| BULKLEY CREEK | New York | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 58 |
| BULKLEY CREEK | New York | Poor | 1944 | 82 | 74 |
| PATTERSON CREEK | New York | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 9,660 |
| TALLETTE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 156 |
| NOSTER KILL | New York | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 2,912 |
| BASH BISH BROOK | New York | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 2,912 |
| DILL BROOK | New York | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 2,605 |
| WEST HOLLOW BROOK | New York | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 1,382 |
| DEER CREEK | New York | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 2,597 |
| RTE 908M | New York | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 47,451 |
| RTE I95 RTE I95 | New York | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 13,046 |
| HIGHLAND BROOK | New York | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 2,656 |
| DRY BROOK | New York | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 7,519 |
| GRIFFIN CREEK | New York | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 951 |
| TAGHKANIC CREEK | New York | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 435 |
| GLADSTONE HOLLOW | New York | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 25 |
| DUNDEE BROOK | New York | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 44 |
| CANAJOHARIE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 20 |
| ARTHUR KILL STRM | New York | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 12,799 |
| 190IX CSX TRANS/AMTRAK | New York | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 4,655 |
| TIN BROOK | New York | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 566 |
| PARK POND OUTLET | New York | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 188 |
| TRIB SALMON CREE | New York | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 276 |
| SALMON CREEK | New York | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 328 |
| OTTER CREEK | New York | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 790 |
| WYNANTS KILL | New York | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 883 |
| FLY CREEK | New York | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 141 |
| HADLOCK POND IN | New York | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 146 |
| CRUM CREEK | New York | Good | 1945 | 81 | 379 |
| BIG BROOK | New York | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 230 |
| BR ORISKANY CREEK | New York | Good | 1945 | 81 | 1,885 |
| FALL CREEK | New York | Good | 1945 | 81 | 489 |
| CATHARINE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 874 |
| HALDERMAN CREEK | New York | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 111 |
| HOLLOW BROOK | New York | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 163 |
| BIG CHOCONUT CRK | New York | Good | 1945 | 81 | 1,060 |
| FLY CREEK | New York | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 1,332 |
| MCKENZIE BROOK | New York | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 523 |
| COUNTY ROAD 12 | New York | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 11,193 |
| W B OSWEGATCHIE R | New York | Fair | 1945 | 81 | - |
| STEWART BROOK | New York | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 3,264 |
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.