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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRETTYBOY RESERVOIR | Maryland | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 775 |
| PRETTYBOY BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 110 |
| PISCATAWAY CREEK | Maryland | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 6,771 |
| GEORGES CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,430 |
| MOORES RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,430 |
| BRANCH OF GEORGES CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,555 |
| SEVERN RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 8,680 |
| OCTORARO CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 11,282 |
| ZEKIAH SWAMP | Maryland | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 9,300 |
| ALLENS FRESH RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 8,201 |
| FAHRNEY BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 7,952 |
| GLADE RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 691 |
| BUFFALO RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,055 |
| BROAD CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,140 |
| MORGAN CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 6,235 |
| SWANSON CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 6,020 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Maryland | Good | 1933 | 93 | 450 |
| SOUTHEAST CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,842 |
| ANTIETAM CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 12,022 |
| STEMMERS RUN | Maryland | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 3,982 |
| MILL DAM RUN | Maryland | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 1,497 |
| GILBERT SWAMP RUN | Maryland | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 137 |
| CARROLL CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,615 |
| MILL BROOK | Maryland | Good | 1933 | 93 | 133 |
| OTTER POINT CREEK (N) | Maryland | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 9,886 |
| BIG PIPE CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 15,340 |
| CATOCTIN CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 5,450 |
| CRABTREE CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,711 |
| DEER CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 11,172 |
| DEER CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,951 |
| BIG BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,420 |
| MILLS BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,961 |
| PAINT BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 23,281 |
| SLIGO CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 21,452 |
| NORTHWEST BRANCH | Maryland | Good | 1934 | 92 | 41,631 |
| JONES CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 20,870 |
| BACK CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 13,630 |
| BURNT MILL BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 4,162 |
| PATAPSCO RIVER | Maryland | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 9,721 |
| SWANSON CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,383 |
| LITTLE SENECA CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,361 |
| PATUXENT RIVER | Maryland | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 9,715 |
| LITTLE GUNPOWDER FALLS | Maryland | Good | 1935 | 91 | 14,805 |
| LITTLE GUNPOWDER FALLS | Maryland | Good | 1935 | 91 | 14,805 |
| GUNPOWDER FALLS | Maryland | Good | 1935 | 91 | 14,805 |
| GUNPOWDER FALLS | Maryland | Good | 1935 | 91 | 14,805 |
| HONEYGO RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 39,760 |
| WHITEMARSH RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 29,100 |
| STEMMERS RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 54,850 |
| REDHOUSE CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 37,450 |
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.