Concrete pavements in New York State continue to demonstrate exceptional durability and engineering foresight, with several roadways now surpassing the 100-year mark writes the ACPA. These pavements reflect both historical significance and ongoing innovation in infrastructure development.
Concrete’s legacy in the state dates back to 1893 with Monroe County’s pioneering use on Rochester’s S. Fitzhugh Street. By the 1920s, communities like Port Washington and Lynbrook were actively investing in concrete streets for residential growth and long-term value—some of which are still in service today. Lynbrook alone added 12 miles of six-inch-thick reinforced concrete streets in just two years, influencing neighboring villages to do the same.
The state’s commitment to concrete extended to airfields and freight yards. Plattsburgh Air Force Base’s 1955 concrete runway—originally built as a space shuttle backup—is still operational as part of Plattsburgh International Airport. Meanwhile, a Watertown freight yard paved in 1924 remains intact a century later.
Innovation continues with the use of roller-compacted concrete (RCC) at Fort Drum in the 1980s and modern applications in intersections, roundabouts, and transit infrastructure. New York’s concrete pavements showcase how smart material choices yield lasting value for both legacy and modern infrastructure needs.
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