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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREEN HILL CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,452 |
| LIBERTYTOWN BR | Maryland | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,030 |
| BLACKROCK RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 339 |
| GWYNNS FALLS CSX | Maryland | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 10,072 |
| AMTRAK | Maryland | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 7,030 |
| AMTRAK RAILROAD | Maryland | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 18,376 |
| PRETTYBOY RESERVOIR | Maryland | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,347 |
| PRETTYBOY RESERVOIR | Maryland | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 311 |
| FISHING CREEK | Maryland | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 761 |
| BROAD RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,988 |
| WILLS CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 13,491 |
| SAWPIT RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,142 |
| TOWN CREEK | Maryland | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 2,022 |
| C&O CANAL | Maryland | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,642 |
| ROCK CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 9,150 |
| JONES FALLS | Maryland | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 10,911 |
| FORGE BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 4,261 |
| BEAR BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,662 |
| BIG ELK CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 8,616 |
| HAPPY VALLEY BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,701 |
| ZEKIAH SWAMP | Maryland | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 37,490 |
| MONOCACY RIVER | Maryland | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 16,296 |
| DOLLYHYDE CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 5,482 |
| OWENS CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,131 |
| MONOCACY RIVER | Maryland | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 937 |
| MIDDLE CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 4,480 |
| BIG SHADE RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,783 |
| CASSELMAN RIVER | Maryland | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,841 |
| YOUGHIOGHENY RIVER | Maryland | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,184 |
| NYDEGGER RUN | Maryland | Good | 1932 | 94 | 1,930 |
| LITTLE YOUGHIOGHENY RIVE | Maryland | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 6,712 |
| DEER CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 6,101 |
| DEER CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 7,736 |
| SASSAFRAS RIVER | Maryland | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,022 |
| BUCKLODGE BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 5,572 |
| SLIGO CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 28,580 |
| SLIGO CR PKWY & SLIGO CR | Maryland | Good | 1932 | 94 | 7,500 |
| ROCK CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 10,982 |
| NORTHWEST BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 7,001 |
| NORTHWEST BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 20,911 |
| GRAVEL RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 11,625 |
| ST MARYS RIVER | Maryland | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 4,242 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 8,291 |
| CONOCOCHEAGUE CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,539 |
| POCOMOKE RIVER | Maryland | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 5,865 |
| DAVIS BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,532 |
| FRANKLIN STREET & CSX RR | Maryland | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 19,319 |
| CHINQUAPIN RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 20,285 |
| CHINQUAPIN RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 20,285 |
| PRETTYBOY RESERVOIR | Maryland | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 127 |
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.