Historic Bridges in Maryland
968 bridges built before 1951 in Maryland still in service today.
Bridges Built Before 1951
The United States has 968 bridges in Maryland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LITTLE PIPE CREEK | Maryland | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 4,612 |
| LITTLE BENNETT CREEK | Maryland | Good | 1930 | 96 | 36 |
| LITTLE TUSCARORA CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 6,340 |
| TRIBUTARY TO NORTH BRANC | Maryland | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| JAMES RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 275 |
| SWAN CREEK | Maryland | Good | 1930 | 96 | 365 |
| HERRING RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 58 |
| GRAVEYARD CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 349 |
| MILL BROOK | Maryland | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 816 |
| BYNUM RUN | Maryland | Good | 1930 | 96 | 51 |
| PEDDLER RUN | Maryland | Good | 1930 | 96 | 890 |
| MA & PA RAILROAD (ABAND) | Maryland | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,210 |
| LITTLE PATUXENT RIVER | Maryland | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10,927 |
| WATTS BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 8,114 |
| SENECA CREEK TRIBUTARY | Maryland | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 821 |
| BROAD RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 540 |
| WHETSTONE RUN TRIBUTARY | Maryland | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 26,801 |
| HAWLINGS RIVER | Maryland | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 1,075 |
| SLIGO CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 6,024 |
| SLIGO CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,774 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 168 |
| AMTRAK | Maryland | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 19,339 |
| LITTLE GUNPOWDER FALLS | Maryland | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 13,621 |
| LITTLE GUNPOWDER FALLS | Maryland | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 7,011 |
| CSX TRANSPORTATION | Maryland | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 39,381 |
| BR OF BIG PIPE CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,042 |
| BEAR BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,042 |
| TALBOT BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 999 |
| BRANCH OF OCTARARO CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 11,282 |
| NORFOLK SOUTHERN RR | Maryland | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 9,652 |
| STONY RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,360 |
| NORTHEAST CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,542 |
| LITTLE NORTHEAST CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 6,982 |
| BR OF BIG ELK CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,331 |
| BR OF BIG ELK CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,331 |
| ZEKIAH SWAMP | Maryland | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 41,209 |
| KERRICK SWAMP | Maryland | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 6,540 |
| MARSHYHOPE CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,550 |
| MONOCACY RIVER | Maryland | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 9,175 |
| N BR OF CASSLEMAN RIVER | Maryland | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,581 |
| FALLING BRANCH | Maryland | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 2,161 |
| DEER CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 9,984 |
| GREAT SENECA CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 6,121 |
| BATCHELLORS RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 9,850 |
| BUCKHORN BR | Maryland | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 9,850 |
| LITTLE FALLS BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 15,581 |
| NE BRANCH OF ANACOSTIA R | Maryland | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 7,399 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 6,082 |
| LITTLE ANTIETAM CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,080 |
| NASSAWANGO CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,910 |
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.