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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LITTLE HOOSIC RIV | New York | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 336 |
| KINDERHOOK CREEK | New York | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 257 |
| BLACK RIVER | New York | Good | 1950 | 76 | 482 |
| MOURNING KILL | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 159 |
| BLACK CREEK | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 288 |
| LEBANON BROOK | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 143 |
| SANGERFIELD CREEK | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 474 |
| SANGERFIELD RIVER | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 469 |
| BLACK RIVER | New York | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,374 |
| CANADA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,471 |
| ORISKANY CREEK | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,579 |
| VIRGIL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,232 |
| SCRIBA CREEK | New York | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 1,820 |
| LITTLE SANDY CREEK | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 98 |
| KENDIG CREEK | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,354 |
| KENDIG CREEK | New York | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 722 |
| BLACK BROOK | New York | Good | 1950 | 76 | 360 |
| RED CREEK | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 128 |
| BLACK CREEK | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 194 |
| GENESEE RIVER | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,333 |
| LITTLE MILL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 397 |
| IRONDEQUOIT CREEK | New York | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 419 |
| BROWNELL BRANCH | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 197 |
| EIGHTEEN MILE CRK | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 364 |
| BERGHOLTZ CREEK | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,410 |
| E B TWELVEMILE CK | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 110 |
| MUDLICK CREEK | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 94 |
| CANISTEO RIVER | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 595 |
| W BR OWEGO CREEK | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,424 |
| LITTLE CHAZY RIVER | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 294 |
| ENGLISH RIVER | New York | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 72 |
| INDIAN RIVER | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,153 |
| E BR SALMON RIVER | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 256 |
| HOLLOW BROOK | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 163 |
| HOLLOW BROOK | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 163 |
| HACKENSACK RIVER | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,866 |
| SPARKILL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,459 |
| PASCACK BROOK | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,779 |
| RONDOUT CREEK | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 814 |
| WACCABUC RIVER | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | - |
| CROSS RIVER | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | - |
| 907GX RTE 907G | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 8,381 |
| ROSES BROOK | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 817 |
| E BR CALLICOON CK | New York | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 1,867 |
| TB LIT BEAVER KLL | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 536 |
| WILLOWEMOC CREEK | New York | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 32 |
| LITTLE DEER CREEK | New York | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 288 |
| LITTLE SANDY CREEK | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 588 |
| TRIB. POST CREEK | New York | Good | 1950 | 76 | 85 |
| Cobleskill Creek | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | - |
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.