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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWAN CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 27,800 |
| CRANBERRY RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 34,600 |
| CHURCH CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25,930 |
| BUSH CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 21,093 |
| OTTER POINT CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 21,093 |
| ISLAND BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,901 |
| SLIGO CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 33,100 |
| MCINTOSH RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 22,220 |
| JENNINGS RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,224 |
| DUTCH HOLLOW RUN | Maryland | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 669 |
| MILL RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 812 |
| WHITE SULPHUR RUN | Maryland | Good | 1935 | 91 | 1,218 |
| BIG RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 55 |
| POPLAR LICK RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 544 |
| BUFFALO RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 133 |
| MILL RUN | Maryland | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 11 |
| BEAR CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 27 |
| MIDDLE PATUXENT RIVER | Maryland | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 1,454 |
| LITTLE CATTAIL CREEK | Maryland | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 1,525 |
| HAY MEADOW BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 539 |
| TRIB TO LITTLE PATUXENT | Maryland | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 54 |
| BRANCH OF LITTLE PATUXEN | Maryland | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,512 |
| TIBER RIVER | Maryland | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 45 |
| PINEY BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 4,689 |
| WILDCAT BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 445 |
| PISCATAWAY CREEK | Maryland | Good | 1935 | 91 | 3,008 |
| MEADOW BROOK | Maryland | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 900 |
| WARRIOR RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 8,071 |
| WARRIOR RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 8,071 |
| MARLEY CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 23,961 |
| SEVERN RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 21,621 |
| AMTRAK | Maryland | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 13,400 |
| BRANCH OF MARLEY CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 23,961 |
| US1 NBR AMTRAK HERBERT | Maryland | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 19,195 |
| MARYLAND MIDLAND RR | Maryland | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 18,070 |
| PATAPSCO RIVER | Maryland | Good | 1936 | 90 | 37,530 |
| EAST BRANCH PATAPSCO RIV | Maryland | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 8,212 |
| CATOCTIN CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 5,432 |
| MIDDLE CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 5,522 |
| LITTLE CATOCTIN CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 5,522 |
| TRIB TO HAWBOTTOM BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 5,522 |
| ROCK CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 20,782 |
| BR OF BYNUM RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 14,221 |
| BROAD CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,920 |
| PATAPSCO FOREST ROAD | Maryland | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 37,530 |
| SLIGO CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 55,302 |
| HILTON RUN | Maryland | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 8,010 |
| FISHERMAN CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 7,244 |
| CHURCH CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 4,400 |
| TOMAKOKIN CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 5,491 |
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.