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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N Y & ATLANTIC/LI | New York | Fair | 1909 | 117 | 5,099 |
| N Y & ATLANTIC/LI | New York | Good | 1909 | 117 | 10,633 |
| N Y & ATLANTIC/LI NYCTA | New York | Fair | 1909 | 117 | 8,912 |
| Rd under Span 3 NY & AT | New York | Good | 1909 | 117 | 4,817 |
| N Y & ATLANTIC/LI NYCTA | New York | Fair | 1909 | 117 | 5,046 |
| LIRR MAIN LINE | New York | Fair | 1909 | 117 | 7,453 |
| LIRR MAIN LINE | New York | Fair | 1909 | 117 | 2,248 |
| LIRR MAIN LINE | New York | Fair | 1909 | 117 | — |
| CSXT | New York | Fair | 1909 | 117 | 7,867 |
| CSXT/CN/D&H | New York | Fair | 1909 | 117 | 965 |
| CSXT/CN/D&H | New York | Good | 1909 | 117 | 887 |
| RR STA ACCESS RD METRO | New York | Poor | 1909 | 117 | 2,064 |
| ROELIFF JANSEN KILL | New York | Good | 1909 | 117 | — |
| MILL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1909 | 117 | 3 |
| LITTLE CHAZY RIVER | New York | Fair | 1909 | 117 | 1,098 |
| NORWALK RESERVOIR | New York | Good | 1909 | 117 | 192 |
| MNRR NH LINE | New York | Good | 1909 | 117 | 17,209 |
| HUDSON RIVER & CANAL | New York | Poor | 1909 | 117 | 12,161 |
| NYS BARGE CANAL | New York | Good | 1909 | 117 | 16,539 |
| ERIE CANAL | New York | Fair | 1909 | 117 | 680 |
| Erie Canal Heritage Trai | New York | Fair | 1909 | 117 | 2,654 |
| Erie Canal Bike Path ER | New York | Poor | 1909 | 117 | 910 |
| Erie Canal Trail ERIE C | New York | Poor | 1909 | 117 | 89 |
| Erie Canal Bike Path ER | New York | Poor | 1909 | 117 | 217 |
| Erie Canal Heritage Trai | New York | Poor | 1909 | 117 | 63 |
| Canalway Trail ERIE CAN | New York | Fair | 1909 | 117 | 915 |
| ERIE CANAL EMPIRE STATE | New York | Fair | 1909 | 117 | 1,670 |
| SCHOHARIE CREEK | New York | Good | 1909 | 117 | 5,349 |
| 190IX BLACK ROCK CANAL | New York | Fair | 1909 | 117 | 1,063 |
| MURDER CREEK | New York | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 5,796 |
| YALEVILLE BROOK | New York | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 2,965 |
| PEARL CREEK | New York | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 1,436 |
| RYE LAKE OUTLET | New York | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 12,022 |
| Tributary Cross River | New York | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 14,386 |
| STERLING CREEK | New York | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 1,324 |
| CSXT/CN & D&H | New York | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 17,355 |
| WEST SHORE AVENUE CSXT | New York | Good | 1910 | 116 | 19,897 |
| COXSACKIE CREEK | New York | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 376 |
| POTIC CREEK | New York | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 450 |
| SUNKAUISSIA CRK | New York | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 110 |
| SUNKAUISSIA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 110 |
| N BR MOOSE RIVER | New York | Good | 1910 | 116 | 40 |
| M BR TIOUGHNIOGA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 64 |
| MOHAWK RIVER | New York | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 841 |
| CANISTEO RIVER | New York | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 68 |
| E BR CROTON RIVER | New York | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 313 |
| MNRR HA LINE | New York | Good | 1910 | 116 | 6,421 |
| OCQUIONIS CREEK | New York | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 417 |
| OCQUIONIS CREEK | New York | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 108 |
| MANOR KILL CREEK | New York | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 19 |
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.