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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COWASELON CREEK | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,085 |
| 987F 987F MNRR HA LINE | New York | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 3,635 |
| TRB ENFIELD CREEK | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 373 |
| BRADT HOLLOW CREEK | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 203 |
| ONESQUETHAW CRK | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 882 |
| BASIC CREEK | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 130 |
| MILL HOLLOW CREEK | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,015 |
| TOMHANNOCK BACKWATER | New York | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 1,156 |
| HUDSON RIVER BACKWATER | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 946 |
| TAKAWASICK CREEK | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 402 |
| BAKER BROOK | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 996 |
| CHATIEMAC BROOK | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 996 |
| STRAIGHT BROOK | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 996 |
| BATTEN KILL | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 132 |
| HEALY KILL | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 2,250 |
| BIG BROOK | New York | Good | 1949 | 77 | 46 |
| N CHUCTANUNDA CK | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 5,787 |
| NINE MILE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 180 |
| DEANS CREEK | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,579 |
| GLENWOOD CREEK | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 830 |
| MURDER CREEK | New York | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 918 |
| MURDER CREEK | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 137 |
| BLACK CREEK | New York | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 145 |
| IRONDEQUOIT CREEK | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 785 |
| HEMLOCK OUTLET | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 425 |
| EIGHTEEN MILE CRK | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 2,404 |
| GOLDEN HILL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 175 |
| CHEQUAGA FALLS | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 321 |
| TIOGA RIVER | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,187 |
| W BR OWEGO CREEK | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,071 |
| SALMON RIVER | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 48 |
| GREAT CHAZY RIVER | New York | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 269 |
| SARANAC RIVER | New York | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 529 |
| RAINBOW LAKE OUTL | New York | Good | 1949 | 77 | 39 |
| CHATEAUGAY RIVER | New York | Good | 1949 | 77 | 45 |
| HATCH BROOK | New York | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 50 |
| W BR ST REGIS RVR | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,580 |
| TAGHKANIC CREEK | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 2,267 |
| FISHKILL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 2,744 |
| BURTON BROOK | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 2,246 |
| WAWAYANDA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 293 |
| ACRE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 710 |
| PLATTE KILL | New York | Good | 1949 | 77 | 185 |
| WILLOW BROOK | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 326 |
| WEST BROOK | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 423 |
| HERKIMER CREEK | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 238 |
| HERKIMER CREEK | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 238 |
| HERKIMER CREEK | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 397 |
| MIDD MONGAUP RVR | New York | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 2,664 |
| ERIE CANAL | New York | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 1,853 |
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.