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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WOOTENAUX CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 10,230 |
| CONOCOCHEAGUE CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 11,832 |
| ANTIETAM CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 21,558 |
| LANDIS SPRING BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 10,742 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 10,742 |
| LITTLE BEAVER CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 5,972 |
| BISHOPVILLE PRONG | Maryland | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 5,245 |
| I-83 AND CITY STREETS | Maryland | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 23,831 |
| GWYNNS FALLS | Maryland | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 35,470 |
| AMTRAK RAILROAD | Maryland | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 23,998 |
| WATTS CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,019 |
| CARROLL CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,813 |
| GREAT SENECA CREEK | Maryland | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 16,456 |
| EVITTS CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 26,680 |
| SAWMILL CREEK | Maryland | Good | 1937 | 89 | 31,511 |
| NORFOLK SOUTHERN RR | Maryland | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 7,360 |
| BR OF POTOMAC RIVER | Maryland | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 6,272 |
| SAVAGE RIVER | Maryland | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,150 |
| DEEP RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 8,191 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 19,631 |
| CSX TRANS. | Maryland | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 15,300 |
| MOLL DYERS RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 12,500 |
| POTOMAC RIV CSX TRANS. | Maryland | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 10,550 |
| MD 144/WEST MAIN STREET | Maryland | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 10,911 |
| EAST BRANCH WICOMICO RIV | Maryland | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 31,844 |
| NORTH BRANCH OF POTOMAC | Maryland | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 959 |
| BRANCH OF EVITTS CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 26,680 |
| AMTRAK | Maryland | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 28,180 |
| CAMBRIDGE CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 9,708 |
| JACOBS CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,272 |
| POPLAR HILL CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,517 |
| LICKING CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,455 |
| I-83 CSX MTA AMTRAK | Maryland | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 27,982 |
| HOWARD STREET | Maryland | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 20,716 |
| GWYNNS FALLS & FRANKLIN | Maryland | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 10,900 |
| GELSTON RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 9,040 |
| I 83 JONES FALLS CSX | Maryland | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 5,688 |
| CABBAGE RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 642 |
| NEFF RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 6,750 |
| NORTHEAST CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 14,917 |
| NORTHEAST CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 14,332 |
| LITTLE NORTHEAST CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 14,917 |
| LITTLE NORTHEAST CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 14,332 |
| LITTLE ELK CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 15,537 |
| LITTLE ELK CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 16,172 |
| BIG ELK CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 15,537 |
| BIG ELK CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 16,172 |
| OLD WOMANS RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 3,581 |
| POTOMAC RIVER CSX C&O | Maryland | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 20,473 |
| CABBAGE RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,785 |
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.