Historic Bridges in Pennsylvania
6,062 bridges built before 1951 in Pennsylvania still in service today.
Bridges Built Before 1951
The United States has 6,062 bridges in Pennsylvania 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCCRACKENS RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 2,824 |
| HOTTENBAUGH RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,741 |
| INDIANTOWN RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 10,863 |
| COPLAY CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 17,057 |
| HOSENSACK CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 999 |
| LITTLE LEHIGH CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 100 |
| READING BLUEMT& NORTHERN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 24,427 |
| LAUREL RUN CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 61,120 |
| TOBY CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 29,878 |
| TOBY CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 29,878 |
| TOBY CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 29,878 |
| TOBY CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 29,878 |
| TOBY CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 15,449 |
| TOBY CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 15,449 |
| BR TOBYS CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 15,450 |
| GARDNERS CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 639 |
| SMALL BROOK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 191 |
| OVER PINE RUN | Pennsylvania | Good | 1941 | 85 | 9,507 |
| LARRYS CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,337 |
| OVER MILL RUN | Pennsylvania | Good | 1941 | 85 | 637 |
| LYCOMING CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,265 |
| MUNCY CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 195 |
| FOWLER BROOK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 805 |
| TWO MILE RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 128 |
| OVER HOG BACK RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 7,414 |
| OVER OTTER CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 985 |
| BOOTH RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 262 |
| KISHACOQUILLAS CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 807 |
| BELLTOWN RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 161 |
| BRODHEAD CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 1,016 |
| APPENZELL CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 1,773 |
| BRANCH PENNYPACK CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 14,809 |
| TACONY CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 21,032 |
| OVER BEAVER RUN | Pennsylvania | Good | 1941 | 85 | 376 |
| OVER MAHANOY CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 2,280 |
| OVER MAHANTANGO CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 819 |
| KIPPS RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,408 |
| LITTLE SHAMOKIN CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 250 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Pennsylvania | Good | 1941 | 85 | 698 |
| LEADVILLE RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 217 |
| LITTLE SCHUYLKILL RIVER | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 5,128 |
| TRIBUTARY MIDDLE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 8,477 |
| OVER MILL RACE | Pennsylvania | Good | 1941 | 85 | 316 |
| OVER MIDDLE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 316 |
| T.MAHANTANGO CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 211 |
| TR.WELLS CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 363 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 296 |
| LAUREL HILL CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 769 |
| OVER SLAB RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 655 |
| OVER LOYALSOCK CR. | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 655 |
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.