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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH FEDERAL CIR | New York | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 69,010 |
| FELTS MILLS CREEK | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 6,891 |
| PARK CREEK | New York | Good | 1947 | 79 | 11,104 |
| STRATTON MILL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 11,647 |
| ACRE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 11,647 |
| TIOUGHNIOGA RIVER | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 9,205 |
| SALMON RIVER | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 18,077 |
| FLY MEADOW CREEK | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 6,350 |
| RTE 12 | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 4,446 |
| SCOTT BRANCH CRK | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 5,408 |
| OIL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 5,408 |
| HAND HOLLOW BROOK | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 5,476 |
| S BR WYOMANOCK CK | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,568 |
| SALMON RIVER | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 3,589 |
| GLADSTONE HOLLOW | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,105 |
| GLADSTONE HOLLOW | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,105 |
| GLADSTONE HOLLOW | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,420 |
| LIDDLE BROOK | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,420 |
| MOOSE RIVER | New York | Good | 1947 | 79 | 3,784 |
| RTE 44 | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 14,670 |
| VLOMAN KILL | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 4,753 |
| RAMAPO RIVER | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 711 |
| N BRANCH NEWTOWN CREEK | New York | Good | 1947 | 79 | 2,326 |
| LITTLE BUFFALO CR | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 5,334 |
| CAYUGA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,645 |
| SCONONDOA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 8,044 |
| FISHKILL CREEK | New York | Poor | 1947 | 79 | 10,543 |
| W BR FRENCH CREEK | New York | Good | 1947 | 79 | 672 |
| 908G908G03011107 RTE 90 | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 7,320 |
| PED PARK ROAD | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 71,316 |
| LIRR-PT JEFF BRCH | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 72,498 |
| MILLER PLACE | New York | Good | 1947 | 79 | 72,498 |
| 908G908G03011136 RTE 90 | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 27,303 |
| 908G908G03011149 RTE 90 | New York | Good | 1947 | 79 | 12,903 |
| 908G908G03011156 RTE 90 | New York | Good | 1947 | 79 | 7,807 |
| PLAINVIEW ROAD | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 61,596 |
| ROUND SWAMP ROAD | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 72,448 |
| SWEET HOLLOW ROAD | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 72,448 |
| PARKHURST BROOK | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 4,069 |
| RTE 907H RTE 907H METC | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 114,236 |
| MINISCEONGO CREEK | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | - |
| LITTLE HOOSIC RIV | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 23 |
| KINDERHOOK CREEK | New York | Poor | 1947 | 79 | 84 |
| ONONDAGA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 6,463 |
| RTE 907D | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 27,703 |
| SERVICE ROAD AVENUE C N | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 135,883 |
| KELSEY CREEK | New York | Poor | 1947 | 79 | 24 |
| HOPKINS CK TRIB | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,504 |
| HOPKINS CREEK | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,995 |
| PIKE BROOK | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 113 |
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.