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.

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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.