Historic Bridges
94,376 bridges built before 1951 across the United States still in service today.
Bridges Built Before 1951
The United States has 94,376 bridges 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 EAGLE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 634 |
| SQUIRREL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 100 |
| EBENEZER Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 103 |
| BR S FK PATOKA RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 7 |
| BOONE RIVER | Iowa | Poor | 1902 | 124 | 62 |
| BEERS CREEK | Iowa | Poor | 1902 | 124 | 20 |
| BIG CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 30 |
| SIX MILE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 140 |
| PENOBSCOT RIVER OVERFLOW | Maine | Poor | 1902 | 124 | 177 |
| PENOBSCOT RIVER OVERFLOW | Maine | Poor | 1902 | 124 | 158 |
| EAST MACHIAS RIVER | Maine | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 2,979 |
| COMB AMTRAK & RED LINE | Massachusetts | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 33,800 |
| RR MBTA | Massachusetts | Poor | 1902 | 124 | 41,250 |
| WATER E BR HOUSATONIC R | Massachusetts | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 5,850 |
| WATER MATFIELD RIVER | Massachusetts | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 4,137 |
| RR MBTA/BMRR | Massachusetts | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 3,900 |
| RR MBTA/BMRR | Massachusetts | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 1,160 |
| WATER ASSABET RIVER | Massachusetts | Poor | 1902 | 124 | 4,400 |
| WATER ASSABET RIVER | Massachusetts | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 5,400 |
| WATER WESTON RESERVOIR | Massachusetts | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 1,810 |
| MINNEHAHA CREEK | Minnesota | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 7,100 |
| MINNEHAHA CREEK | Minnesota | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 3,000 |
| BNSF RR | Missouri | Poor | 1902 | 124 | 150 |
| WATKINS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 11 |
| COLE CAMP CR | Missouri | Poor | 1902 | 124 | 80 |
| MADISON RIVER 046 | Montana | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 100 |
| TRUCKEE RVR | Nevada | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 134 |
| SADDLE RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 9,984 |
| MASONICUS BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 10,822 |
| E. Tib. Overpeck Creek | New Jersey | Poor | 1902 | 124 | 7,478 |
| MORRISTOWN LINE(MP 8.88) | New Jersey | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 3,810 |
| MULHOCKAWAY CREEK | New Jersey | Good | 1902 | 124 | 593 |
| S. BRANCH RARITAN RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 1,083 |
| S. BRANCH RARITAN RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 1,083 |
| BRANCH OF PAULINS KILL | New Jersey | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 181 |
| PEQUEST RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 118 |
| PEQUEST RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 1,151 |
| BEAVER BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 598 |
| TUSCARORA CREEK | New York | Poor | 1902 | 124 | 9 |
| HUNKINS MARSH | New York | Poor | 1902 | 124 | 68 |
| SCHENEVUS CREEK | New York | Poor | 1902 | 124 | 61 |
| SAW MILL RIVER | New York | Poor | 1902 | 124 | 2,690 |
| OTSELIC RIVER | New York | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 264 |
| CHARLOTTE CREEK | New York | Poor | 1902 | 124 | 80 |
| SOURIS RIVER | North Dakota | Poor | 1902 | 124 | 25 |
| MOUSE RIVER | North Dakota | Poor | 1902 | 124 | 5 |
| GRASSY FORK | Ohio | Good | 1902 | 124 | 351 |
| BULLSKIN CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1902 | 124 | 477 |
| EUCLID CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 22,823 |
| SYMMES CR | Ohio | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 324 |
Historic Bridges by State
States ranked by number of bridges built before 1951 still in service.
| State | Historic Bridges | Oldest Year | Avg Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 8,191 | 1900 | 89 yrs |
| Pennsylvania | 6,062 | 1697 | 99 yrs |
| Kansas | 5,656 | 1870 | 93 yrs |
| Oklahoma | 5,554 | 1900 | 89 yrs |
| Missouri | 4,522 | 1874 | 96 yrs |
| California | 4,414 | 1860 | 91 yrs |
| New York | 3,831 | 1800 | 96 yrs |
| Ohio | 3,386 | 1828 | 101 yrs |
| Nebraska | 3,270 | 1888 | 91 yrs |
| Illinois | 3,065 | 1863 | 99 yrs |
| Iowa | 3,036 | 1876 | 98 yrs |
| Tennessee | 2,857 | 1841 | 89 yrs |
| Alabama | 2,703 | 1800 | 90 yrs |
| Indiana | 2,682 | 1838 | 98 yrs |
| Virginia | 2,504 | 1820 | 92 yrs |
| Kentucky | 2,241 | 1835 | 89 yrs |
| Arkansas | 1,932 | 1860 | 89 yrs |
| Georgia | 1,832 | 1872 | 88 yrs |
| New Jersey | 1,814 | 1792 | 99 yrs |
| Michigan | 1,528 | 1867 | 94 yrs |
| Massachusetts | 1,481 | 1764 | 107 yrs |
| Wisconsin | 1,333 | 1887 | 92 yrs |
| South Carolina | 1,282 | 1910 | 89 yrs |
| West Virginia | 1,245 | 1817 | 96 yrs |
| North Carolina | 1,203 | 1900 | 89 yrs |
| Arizona | 1,189 | 1900 | 90 yrs |
| Washington | 1,188 | 1900 | 92 yrs |
| South Dakota | 1,118 | 1900 | 92 yrs |
| Minnesota | 1,035 | 1884 | 94 yrs |
| Vermont | 987 | 1824 | 99 yrs |
| Maryland | 968 | 1809 | 99 yrs |
| Mississippi | 908 | 1900 | 87 yrs |
| Connecticut | 860 | 1832 | 96 yrs |
| Colorado | 857 | 1887 | 89 yrs |
| Oregon | 790 | 1899 | 92 yrs |
| New Mexico | 719 | 1908 | 87 yrs |
| New Hampshire | 716 | 1832 | 97 yrs |
| Florida | 707 | 1900 | 87 yrs |
| North Dakota | 685 | 1885 | 91 yrs |
| Montana | 662 | 1881 | 90 yrs |
| Maine | 630 | 1854 | 92 yrs |
| Louisiana | 614 | 1908 | 87 yrs |
| Puerto Rico | 463 | 1842 | 95 yrs |
| Hawaii | 386 | 1900 | 95 yrs |
| Idaho | 354 | 1908 | 90 yrs |
| Utah | 217 | 1905 | 88 yrs |
| Wyoming | 191 | 1908 | 88 yrs |
| Rhode Island | 179 | 1810 | 107 yrs |
| Delaware | 122 | 1839 | 99 yrs |
| Nevada | 89 | 1900 | 89 yrs |
| District of Columbia | 81 | 1831 | 94 yrs |
| Alaska | 37 | 1910 | 86 yrs |
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.