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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAYSTOWN BR.JUNIATA RIV. | Pennsylvania | Good | 1902 | 124 | 168 |
| TULPEHOCKEN CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1902 | 124 | 280 |
| WYALUSING CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1902 | 124 | 250 |
| MORRIS RUN | Pennsylvania | Good | 1902 | 124 | 7,314 |
| MORRIS RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 544 |
| NORTH BR NESHAMINY CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1902 | 124 | 50 |
| RAPP CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 400 |
| CONNOQUENESSING CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1902 | 124 | 250 |
| BRANDYWINE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 7,797 |
| CANOE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1902 | 124 | 50 |
| RJ CORMAN RR | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1902 | 124 | — |
| SOUTH BRANCH ROARING CR | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1902 | 124 | 200 |
| OVER MILL RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1902 | 124 | 1,500 |
| TEN MILE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1902 | 124 | 15 |
| BROADHEAD RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1902 | 124 | 204 |
| W BR TUNUNGWANT CREEK | Pennsylvania | Good | 1902 | 124 | 1,300 |
| AMTRAK PHIL-HBG. | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1902 | 124 | 500 |
| PINE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 35 |
| PANTHER CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1902 | 124 | 6,528 |
| OVEN RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1902 | 124 | 50 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Pennsylvania | Good | 1902 | 124 | 100 |
| KINGS CREEK TRIB. | Pennsylvania | Good | 1902 | 124 | 30 |
| CSX RAILROAD | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 9,341 |
| SEPTA (BETH BR) | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 1,200 |
| Dickerson Run | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1902 | 124 | 50 |
| W BELLEVUE RD DILWRTH RN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1903 | 123 | 2,147 |
| NORFOLK SOUTHERN RR | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1903 | 123 | 5,603 |
| NEWTOWN CREEK | Pennsylvania | Good | 1903 | 123 | 2,299 |
| BEAR CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1903 | 123 | 100 |
| HOGUE RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1903 | 123 | 100 |
| Culbertson Run | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1903 | 123 | 1,154 |
| EAST BR BRANDYWINE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1903 | 123 | 387 |
| AMTRAK RAILROAD | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1903 | 123 | — |
| AMTRAK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1903 | 123 | — |
| CATAWISSA CREEK | Pennsylvania | Good | 1903 | 123 | 120 |
| OVER CHURCH RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1903 | 123 | 2,771 |
| MOUNTAIN CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1903 | 123 | 515 |
| BROWNS RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1903 | 123 | 60 |
| BIG SANDY CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1903 | 123 | 10 |
| PERKIOMEN CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1903 | 123 | 600 |
| S. BR. OF ROARING CREEK | Pennsylvania | Good | 1903 | 123 | 250 |
| LITTLE SHAMOKIN CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1903 | 123 | 50 |
| (S-C)SHAMOKIN VALLEY RR | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1903 | 123 | 50 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1903 | 123 | 111 |
| SCHUYLKILL RIVER | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1903 | 123 | 20 |
| TWO MILE RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1903 | 123 | 123 |
| SNAKE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1903 | 123 | 75 |
| GAYLORD CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1903 | 123 | 50 |
| PIGEON CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1903 | 123 | 1,256 |
| WHEELING CREEK TRIB | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1903 | 123 | 10 |
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.