Bridge Safety in New York
17,666 bridges, 1,741 Poor condition, avg age 53 years.
Bridge Inventory
| Total Bridges | 17,666 |
| Good Condition | 5,698 |
| Fair Condition | 10,227 |
| Poor Condition | 1,741 |
| Oldest Bridge | Built 1800 |
| Average Age | 53 years |
Condition Summary
| % Good | 32.3% |
| % Fair | 57.9% |
| % Poor | 9.9% |
Highest-Traffic Poor Condition Bridges in New York
Poor condition bridges sorted by daily traffic, the most urgent safety concerns.
| Bridge | Condition | Year Built | ADT | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTE I278 FURMAN STREET | Poor | 1944 | 202,650 | - |
| FLUSHING BAY PROMENADE | Poor | 1963 | 183,587 | - |
| 15th Street 17th Street | Poor | 1962 | 181,470 | - |
| BAY PKWY | Poor | 1941 | 159,871 | - |
| COMMONWEALTH BLVD | Poor | 1971 | 154,703 | - |
| 907A907AX5M22126 RTE 90 | Poor | 1972 | 154,703 | - |
| 907C 907CX2M13001 907C | Poor | 1963 | 147,365 | - |
| RTE I295 RTE I295 RTE | Poor | 1963 | 146,095 | - |
| Pedestrian walkway and b | Poor | 1958 | 145,579 | - |
| RTE I278 BRKLYN PROMENA | Poor | 1944 | 143,724 | - |
| RTE I278 JORALEMON ST | Poor | 1948 | 143,724 | - |
| RTE I278 FURMAN STREET | Poor | 1944 | 143,724 | - |
| 907G X MC QUESTEN AVENU | Poor | 1983 | 143,278 | - |
| Bronx River Ave. RAMP I | Poor | 1951 | 141,112 | - |
| MEEKER AVENUE MEEKER AV | Poor | 1950 | 140,343 | - |
| TOTTEN RD | Poor | 1941 | 138,557 | - |
| FLUSHING AVENUE | Poor | 1954 | 137,578 | - |
| 34TH STREET 35TH STREET | Poor | 1966 | 135,883 | - |
| RTE I278 FURMAN STREET | Poor | 1944 | 134,789 | - |
| SHEEPSHEAD BAY RD | Poor | 1942 | 132,147 | - |
Oldest Bridges in New York
| Bridge | Condition | Year Built | Age | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILL CREEK | Good | 1800 | 226 yrs | 735 |
| CATSKILL CREEK | Fair | 1825 | 201 yrs | 3,422 |
| AUSABLE RIVER | Fair | 1842 | 184 yrs | 3,802 |
| DELAWARE RIVER | Fair | 1848 | 178 yrs | 270 |
| ONONDAGA CREEK | Fair | 1850 | 176 yrs | 7,644 |
| GREENWOOD CEM RD | Fair | 1850 | 176 yrs | 12,655 |
| HOOSIC RIVER | Fair | 1850 | 176 yrs | 649 |
| E BR CALLICOON CK | Fair | 1850 | 176 yrs | 92 |
| W.BR.CAYUGA INLET | Fair | 1853 | 173 yrs | 186 |
| WEST CANADA CREEK | Fair | 1853 | 173 yrs | 1,588 |
Bridge Safety in New York
Bridge condition data for New York comes from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. All publicly accessible bridges with a span over 20 feet are inspected at least every 24 months by certified bridge inspectors.