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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NINEMILE CREEK | New York | Good | 1947 | 79 | 108 |
| STONY KILL | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 92 |
| WYOMANOCK CREEK | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 921 |
| COREYS CREEK | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,605 |
| SUNKAUISSIA CK | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 541 |
| OWL KILL | New York | Good | 1947 | 79 | 1,023 |
| HANS CREEK | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,044 |
| COWASELON CREEK | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 547 |
| TRIB BLACK CREEK | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,162 |
| MURDER CREEK | New York | Poor | 1947 | 79 | 368 |
| FLINT CREEK | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 607 |
| BLACK CREEK | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 803 |
| BERGHOLTZ CREEK | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 436 |
| N BR NEWTOWN CRK | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 738 |
| LITT SALMON RIVER | New York | Good | 1947 | 79 | 744 |
| SHEKOMEKO CREEK | New York | Poor | 1947 | 79 | 347 |
| CROMLINE CREEK | New York | Poor | 1947 | 79 | 187 |
| BEAR HOLE BROOK | New York | Poor | 1947 | 79 | 121 |
| STRONGS BROOK | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 70 |
| WEST BROOK | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 64 |
| NEGRO HOLLOW CREEK | New York | Poor | 1947 | 79 | 145 |
| HERKIMER CREEK | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 328 |
| TRIB SCHOHARIE CK | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 9 |
| BUCK BROOK | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 930 |
| N BR CALLICOON CK | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 625 |
| N BR CALLICOON CK | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 152 |
| PUNCH BROOK | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,224 |
| GLENS FALLS FEEDER CANAL | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 795 |
| OLD ERIE CANAL | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 596 |
| RTE 55 | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 18,211 |
| GANARGUA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 58,094 |
| CR 9 | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 58,094 |
| High Street | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 58,094 |
| HUTCHINSON BLVD. | New York | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 54,123 |
| POWER CANAL | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 5,956 |
| BLACK RIVER | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 5,956 |
| OLD PEMART AVENUE ANNSV | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 28,268 |
| GUILFORD CREEK | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 6,067 |
| BRANDY BROOK | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,137 |
| GREAT CHAZY RIVER | New York | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 2,416 |
| NINE MILE FDR CANL | New York | Good | 1948 | 78 | 10,294 |
| DUFFY HOLLOW CRK | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,619 |
| TRB TUSCARORA CRK | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,704 |
| CALLAHAN BROOK | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,963 |
| WYOMANOCK CREEK | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 5,476 |
| S BR SMOKES CREEK | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 11,716 |
| STONY BOTTM CREEK | New York | Good | 1948 | 78 | 4,370 |
| CANACADEA CK | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,449 |
| DEAN CREEK | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,905 |
| TRIB E BRANCH NANTICOKE | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,905 |
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.