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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN CREEK | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 6,223 |
| OCKERMAN BROOK | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 6,223 |
| CINCINNATI CREEK | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 9,456 |
| MOHAWK ADIR & NO RR | New York | Good | 1949 | 77 | 9,456 |
| ABAN NYCRR (RW&0) | New York | Good | 1949 | 77 | 1,475 |
| WILSON CREEK | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 4,634 |
| COHOCTON RIVER | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,285 |
| Trolley Lane | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 10,244 |
| 86I 17 64043000 OLD STA | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 10,244 |
| MNRR PJ Line/NSRR | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 63,905 |
| EX - ERIE RR ROW | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 57,085 |
| EAST KOY CREEK | New York | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 1,003 |
| UNADILLA RIVER | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,403 |
| MOHAWK ADIR & NO BLACK | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 9,125 |
| BAXTER BROOK | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 576 |
| TROUT BROOK | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 576 |
| DOWNS CREEK | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,541 |
| 90IX RTE I90 | New York | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 86,449 |
| South Wiscoy Creek | New York | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 1,833 |
| PLUM BROOK | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 7,608 |
| BRN SCHOHARIE CRK | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 2,752 |
| LIT SCHOHARIE CRK | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 2,752 |
| N BRN SANDY CREEK | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 571 |
| LAKES KILL | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 5,635 |
| WARNER CREEK | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 6,757 |
| WILSON HOLLOW BRK | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,584 |
| BLACK CREEK | New York | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 1,715 |
| TRIBUTARY to STONY KILL | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 2,541 |
| RTE 908G | New York | Good | 1949 | 77 | 4,093 |
| RTE 908G | New York | Good | 1949 | 77 | 2,994 |
| 908G908G07021025 RTE 90 | New York | Good | 1949 | 77 | 7,575 |
| 908G908G07021027 RTE 90 | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 8,021 |
| RTE 908G | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 4,093 |
| WOLF HILL ROAD | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 71,202 |
| RTE 908G | New York | Good | 1949 | 77 | 2,994 |
| RTE 908M | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 8,696 |
| MEAD BROOK | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 4,852 |
| RTE 907F 907F X | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 112,038 |
| RTE 908F 908F 908FX1M12 | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 118,893 |
| AT BURKE AVENUE | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 103,916 |
| 907L907LX4MR09A2 E. 35t | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | - |
| CAYUGA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 2,512 |
| OLD COUNTRY RD | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 2,994 |
| BOSTON RD BX ZOO | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 112,038 |
| SAUQUOIT CREEK | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 536 |
| PATTERSON CREEK | New York | Good | 1949 | 77 | 8,058 |
| RTE 27 27 X | New York | Good | 1949 | 77 | 44,970 |
| MONHAGEN BROOK | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 4,136 |
| PARK ROAD PARK ROAD | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 15,789 |
| CHITTENANGO CREEK | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 211 |
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.