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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PISCATAQUIS RIVER | Maine | Poor | 1907 | 119 | 103 |
| MIDDLE BR MOUSAM RIVER | Maine | Fair | 1907 | 119 | 613 |
| PATUXENT RIVER | Maryland | Fair | 1907 | 119 | 25 |
| LITTLE CONOCOCHEAGUE CRE | Maryland | Fair | 1907 | 119 | 681 |
| CSX RAILROAD | Maryland | Fair | 1907 | 119 | 2,972 |
| CSX RAILROAD | Maryland | Poor | 1907 | 119 | 551 |
| GWYNNS FALLS CSX | Maryland | Good | 1907 | 119 | 3,900 |
| WATER FORT POND BROOK | Massachusetts | Fair | 1907 | 119 | 12,700 |
| WATER DANVERS RIVER | Massachusetts | Poor | 1907 | 119 | 4,728 |
| WATER DANVERS RIVER | Massachusetts | Poor | 1907 | 119 | 4,728 |
| WATER NEPONSET RIVER | Massachusetts | Fair | 1907 | 119 | 16,600 |
| OTHER PEDESTRIAN WLKWY | Massachusetts | Fair | 1907 | 119 | 4,300 |
| WATER LANCASTER POND | Massachusetts | Fair | 1907 | 119 | 5 |
| RR PWRR | Massachusetts | Poor | 1907 | 119 | 5,509 |
| OTHER CLIPR RAIL TRAIL | Massachusetts | Fair | 1907 | 119 | 14,930 |
| WATER CHARLES RIVER | Massachusetts | Fair | 1907 | 119 | 7,500 |
| TR GREEN LINE D | Massachusetts | Fair | 1907 | 119 | 3,000 |
| TR GREEN LINE D | Massachusetts | Fair | 1907 | 119 | 4,267 |
| TR GREEN LINE D | Massachusetts | Fair | 1907 | 119 | 13,600 |
| RR MBTA | Massachusetts | Poor | 1907 | 119 | 3,500 |
| WATER PEARL HILL BROOK | Massachusetts | Poor | 1907 | 119 | 8,542 |
| WATER CHARLES RIVER | Massachusetts | Fair | 1907 | 119 | 18,491 |
| N BR PINE RIVER | Michigan | Fair | 1907 | 119 | 226 |
| CHARLOTTE RIVER | Michigan | Poor | 1907 | 119 | 50 |
| DEAD CREEK | Michigan | Poor | 1907 | 119 | 133 |
| MIDDLE BR CASS RIVER | Michigan | Fair | 1907 | 119 | 150 |
| N BR TWO RIVERS | Minnesota | Poor | 1907 | 119 | 12 |
| LAMINE RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1907 | 119 | 25 |
| LIT HORSESHOE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1907 | 119 | 50 |
| PETITE SALINE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1907 | 119 | 35 |
| HENRIE AVE | Missouri | Poor | 1907 | 119 | 1,700 |
| BIG RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1907 | 119 | 1,337 |
| CHESTNUT TFWY | Missouri | Poor | 1907 | 119 | 8,474 |
| YELLOWSTONE RIVER 094 | Montana | Fair | 1907 | 119 | 78 |
| BLACKFOOT RIVER 088 | Montana | Poor | 1907 | 119 | 100 |
| YELLOWSTONE RIVER 030 | Montana | Fair | 1907 | 119 | 37 |
| USBR MAIN CANAL 001 | Montana | Fair | 1907 | 119 | 100 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1907 | 119 | 50 |
| CSX | New Hampshire | Fair | 1907 | 119 | 5,525 |
| ROCKY BROOK | New Jersey | Fair | 1907 | 119 | 10,922 |
| NJT-Morristown Line | New Jersey | Fair | 1907 | 119 | 21,845 |
| PASSAIC RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1907 | 119 | 22,816 |
| PASSAIC RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1907 | 119 | 25,713 |
| ROBINSONS BRANCH RAH RIV | New Jersey | Fair | 1907 | 119 | 1,502 |
| PEQUEST RIVER | New Jersey | Fair | 1907 | 119 | 4,855 |
| SHABBACONG CREEK | New Jersey | Fair | 1907 | 119 | 13,200 |
| ONONDAGA CREEK | New York | Fair | 1907 | 119 | 776 |
| Middletown & NJ Railroad | New York | Poor | 1907 | 119 | — |
| AMTRAK/CSXT/P&W | New York | Fair | 1907 | 119 | 40,586 |
| RTE 907P HARLEM RIVER | New York | Fair | 1907 | 119 | 39,068 |
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.