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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THOMPSON HOLLOW CK | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | - |
| OLD ERIE CANAL | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 158 |
| FRSTPT CNL FEEDER | New York | Good | 1950 | 76 | 14 |
| KAYUTA LAKE | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 406 |
| ERIE CANAL | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,858 |
| Erie Canalway Trail ERI | New York | Good | 1950 | 76 | 11,616 |
| 87IX RTE I87 | New York | Good | 1950 | 76 | 14,420 |
| CHITTENANGO CREEK | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 19,091 |
| CHITTENANGO CREEK | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 18,535 |
| LIMESTONE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 19,091 |
| LIMESTONE CREEK | New York | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 18,535 |
| BUTTERNUT CREEK | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 19,091 |
| BUTTERNUT CREEK | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 18,535 |
| SKANEATELES CREEK | New York | Good | 1950 | 76 | 34,192 |
| COLD SPRING BROOK | New York | Good | 1950 | 76 | 30,507 |
| AUBURN TRAIL | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 32,263 |
| 90IX RTE I90 | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,224 |
| 90IX RTE I90 | New York | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 7,188 |
| GALLERIA DRIVE SCAJAQUA | New York | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 126,187 |
| 90 IX RTE I90 | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 31,486 |
| SAW KILL | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 33,706 |
| I-87 RTE I87 | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,391 |
| PLATTEKILL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 33,706 |
| I-87 RTE I87 | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,414 |
| 9TH AVE DYER AVENUE & | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,800 |
| 9th Avenue BUS RAMP W95 | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,000 |
| 9TH AVE | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,500 |
| CENTRAL AVENUE | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,438 |
| FALL KILL | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 11 |
| POPOLOPEN BROOK | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| ALLEY AT THAYER HALL | New York | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 200 |
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.