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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WYNANTS KILL | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 832 |
| BURDEN LAKE | New York | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 886 |
| EAST CREEK | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 45 |
| SNOOK KILL | New York | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 9,577 |
| TRAMMEL CREEK | New York | Good | 1950 | 76 | 139 |
| OUTLET SOUTH BAY | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 94 |
| MOHAWK RIVER | New York | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 234 |
| STERLING VLLEY CK | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,040 |
| ONONDAGA CREEK | New York | Good | 1950 | 76 | 4,693 |
| HATCH CREEK | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 214 |
| BEAVER CREEK | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,008 |
| TRIB FRENCH CREEK | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 17 |
| MUD CREEK | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 46 |
| WILSON CREEK | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 380 |
| DRY BROOK | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 201 |
| MARBLE RIVER | New York | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 201 |
| FISH CREEK | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 87 |
| TROUT BROOK | New York | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 314 |
| OQUAGA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 55 |
| E BR COLD SPRING BOOK | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 4 |
| SANDBURG CREEK | New York | Good | 1950 | 76 | 125 |
| PED WALK N OF ZOO | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 12,411 |
| BRIDLE PATH W END | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 14,158 |
| EAST 42ND STREET | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,649 |
| SOUTH CONDUIT AVE | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 41,817 |
| BEACH CHAN DR EB | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | - |
| SAW MILL RIVER | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,003 |
| SAW MILL RIVER | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,902 |
| W BR CAYUGA INLET | New York | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,076 |
| OLEAN CREEK | New York | Good | 1950 | 76 | 10,428 |
| LAKE LONELY OUTLT | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,758 |
| SHELDRAKE RIVER | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 219 |
| NEW CROTON RESERVOIR | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 440 |
| SHRUB OAK LAKE | New York | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 33 |
| TROUBLESOME BROOK | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 357 |
| Troublesome Brook | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 325 |
| TRIB FURNACE BROOK | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,125 |
| SWAMP RIVER | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 467 |
| CHUCTANUNDA CREEK | New York | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 928 |
| Tributary To Fulmer Cree | New York | Poor | 1950 | 76 | - |
| Sauquoit Creek | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 426 |
| SANGERFIELD CREEK | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 35 |
| BR CONEWANGO CRK | New York | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,293 |
| KENDIG CREEK | New York | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 600 |
| LICK BROOK | New York | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 179 |
| KINDERHOOK CREEK | New York | Poor | 1950 | 76 | - |
| AGAWAMUCK CREEK | New York | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 656 |
| WYOMANOCK CREEK | New York | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 88 |
| Spruce Mill Brook | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 154 |
| LYONS BROOK | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 742 |
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.