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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATEN ISLAND RR | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | - |
| SIRT SOUTH SHORE | New York | Good | 1948 | 78 | 150 |
| SAGE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 193 |
| N BR SALMON RIVER | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 10 |
| ROELIFF JANSEN KILL | New York | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 165 |
| Tomhannock Backwater | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,724 |
| EAST BAY | New York | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 78 |
| BEAVER CREEK | New York | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 174 |
| WOODHULL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,159 |
| MUD CREEK | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,199 |
| TRB TONAWANDA CRK | New York | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 49 |
| SANDY CREEK | New York | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 138 |
| SALMON CREEK | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 5,348 |
| MUD CREEK | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 156 |
| MILL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 496 |
| TRIB CHAUTAUQUA LAKE | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 42 |
| MOON BROOK | New York | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 2,508 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | New York | Good | 1948 | 78 | 3,737 |
| TWELVEMILE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 515 |
| GOLDEN HILL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 192 |
| GREAT CHAZY RIVER | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 5,246 |
| STILLWATER BROOK | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 5,246 |
| MATOON CREEK | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 121 |
| BIG SUCKER BROOK | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 33 |
| DOVER KILL | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 704 |
| WAWAYANDA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,615 |
| BEAVER BROOK | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 522 |
| FURNACE BROOK | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,000 |
| WILSON HOLLOW BRK | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,482 |
| E BR DELAWARE RIVER | New York | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 282 |
| ROGERS HOLLOW BRK | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 978 |
| MONGAUP CREEK | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 289 |
| NYS & W | New York | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 2,510 |
| OATKA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 444 |
| GOLDEN HILL CREEK | New York | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 625 |
| LEY CREEK | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 29,077 |
| BEAR TRAP CREEK | New York | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 29,077 |
| IRONDEQUOIT CREEK | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 32,263 |
| FISHER RD | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 32,263 |
| 87IX RTE I87 | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,217 |
| I-87 RTE I87 | New York | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,282 |
| 87IX RTE I87 | New York | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 540 |
| 87IX RTE I87 | New York | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 122 |
| POULTNEY RIVER | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 7,413 |
| EX - CSX TRANSPRTATION | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 14,044 |
| HYDRAULIC CANAL | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 16,239 |
| CRUM CREEK | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 2,765 |
| RTE 17M | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 57,085 |
| BLACK RIVER | New York | Good | 1949 | 77 | 3,129 |
| EB LIT SALMON RVR | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,724 |
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.