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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E BR NANTICOKE CR | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,024 |
| MILL CREEK | New York | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,914 |
| COLD SPRING BROOK | New York | Good | 1948 | 78 | 3,864 |
| PEAK CREEK | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,461 |
| LITTLE BEARDS CREEK | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,175 |
| PEARL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,175 |
| BIDWELLS CREEK | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,300 |
| SUSQUEHANNA RIVER | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,823 |
| LITTLE SALMON RIVER | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 893 |
| OCCANUM CREEK | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,156 |
| VICTOR RD RTE 96 | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 32,263 |
| TANNERY BROOK | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 5,325 |
| 908G908G03011119 RTE 90 | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 61,483 |
| WEST CREEK | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 598 |
| STONY CLOVE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 990 |
| TONAWANDA CREEK | New York | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 4,457 |
| OAK ORCHARD CREEK | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,715 |
| SPRING CREEK | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,715 |
| SCAJAQUADA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 21,137 |
| LITTLE VALLEY CRK | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 5,651 |
| SIX MILE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,715 |
| VALATIE KILL | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 8,224 |
| RUSH CREEK | New York | Good | 1948 | 78 | 5,642 |
| RTE 907D RTE 907D | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 104,560 |
| RTE I678 RTE I678 JFK | New York | Good | 1948 | 78 | 5,374 |
| RTE I678 RTE I678 NYNJ | New York | Good | 1948 | 78 | 5,886 |
| RTE 907H RTE 907H NYC | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 10,825 |
| PARK CREEK | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 12,921 |
| RTE 907H RTE 907H | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,783 |
| RTE 907H RTE 907H | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 9,728 |
| RTE 907H RTE 907H | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 8,296 |
| SOUTH CONDUIT AVE | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 104,560 |
| NORTH CONDUIT AV | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 104,560 |
| LITTLE HOOSIC RIVER | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 77 |
| LITTLE HOOSIC RIVER | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 42 |
| BULL CREEK | New York | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 546 |
| MILL STREAM | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 72 |
| DUDLEY CREEK | New York | Good | 1948 | 78 | 405 |
| RTE I278 JORALEMON ST | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 134,789 |
| RTE I278 JORALEMON ST | New York | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 143,724 |
| RTE I278 RTE I278 | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 704 |
| Old Fulton Street RTE I | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 134,789 |
| 278I278IX2M23082 OLD FU | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 143,724 |
| FERGUSON CREEK | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 932 |
| SAWYER KILL | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 540 |
| RMP TO FERRY TERM SIRT | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,400 |
| STATEN ISLAND RR FERRY | New York | Good | 1948 | 78 | - |
| SIRT SOUTH SHORE PARKIN | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | - |
| EXIT RAMP FROM PARKING L | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,700 |
| SIRT SOUTH SHORE | New York | Good | 1948 | 78 | - |
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.