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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WYOMANOCK CREEK | New York | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 5,102 |
| JEDDO CREEK | New York | Poor | 1946 | 80 | 6,277 |
| OAK ORCHARD CREEK | New York | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 4,737 |
| BLACK RIVER CANAL | New York | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 1,051 |
| MOON BROOK | New York | Good | 1946 | 80 | 7,429 |
| OTTER KILL | New York | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 5,657 |
| YANTY CREEK | New York | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 601 |
| WEST RIVER | New York | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 3,680 |
| FACTORY BROOK | New York | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 8,902 |
| COLD BROOK | New York | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 4,588 |
| KIRKWOOD CREEK | New York | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 2,012 |
| NORMANS KILL | New York | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 1,454 |
| PHELPS CRK | New York | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 1,753 |
| 908G908G03011144 RTE 90 | New York | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 14,572 |
| 908M 908M 0301 1047 RTE | New York | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 4,616 |
| HEMPSTEAD LAKE | New York | Good | 1946 | 80 | 160,996 |
| TRACY CREEK | New York | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 11,163 |
| CHOCONUT CREEK | New York | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 11,163 |
| RTE I278 | New York | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 281 |
| SACKETTS CREEK | New York | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 5,417 |
| WHITTAKER BROOK | New York | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 3,379 |
| ANTHONY KILL | New York | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 4,173 |
| SHERMAN BROOK | New York | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 193 |
| CSX TRANSPRTATION | New York | Good | 1946 | 80 | 18,477 |
| BR ELLICOTT CREEK | New York | Poor | 1946 | 80 | 15,092 |
| GILL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 1,822 |
| CHITTENANGO CREEK | New York | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 177 |
| BLACK CREEK | New York | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 221 |
| HYDE CREEK | New York | Good | 1946 | 80 | 16 |
| OLD MILL BROOK | New York | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 5,037 |
| MILL RIVER | New York | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 25,264 |
| TUTHILLS CREEK | New York | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 1,880 |
| BOARDMAN CREEK | New York | Good | 1946 | 80 | 373 |
| TRB CHAUTAUQUA LK | New York | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 183 |
| LATTA BROOK | New York | Poor | 1946 | 80 | 785 |
| MADISON CREEK | New York | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 300 |
| N BR NEWTOWN CRK | New York | Poor | 1946 | 80 | 85 |
| WHITE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 125 |
| WBR.OSWEGATCHIE R | New York | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 196 |
| JOHNSON CREEK | New York | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 856 |
| MARTIN BROOK | New York | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 602 |
| TRIB LIDELL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 946 |
| ROARING BROOK | New York | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 749 |
| CHAMPLAIN CANAL HUDSON | New York | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 6,657 |
| JAMES BAIRD PARK ENTRANC | New York | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 14,670 |
| WAPPINGER CREEK | New York | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 11,945 |
| 987G 987G82031244 RTE 9 | New York | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 2,187 |
| BROWNSVILLE RD | New York | Good | 1946 | 80 | 58,094 |
| 87IX RTE I87 | New York | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 6 |
| NORTH FEDERAL CL | New York | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 69,010 |
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.