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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAYLOR CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 324 |
| WOLF CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 351 |
| QUEER CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1910 | 116 | 96 |
| TOWN FORK | Ohio | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 31 |
| TRIB OF MOHICAN RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 100 |
| MCCOYS DITCH | Ohio | Good | 1910 | 116 | 438 |
| UNNAMED CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1910 | 116 | 262 |
| BAUGHMAN DITCH | Ohio | Good | 1910 | 116 | 504 |
| HARLEM DITCH | Ohio | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 64 |
| BLACK RIVER PARSONS RD. | Ohio | Good | 1910 | 116 | 3,233 |
| WB BLACK RIV W BRIDGE ST | Ohio | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 4,731 |
| PAINT CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 242 |
| OVER CHERRY VALLEY RUN | Ohio | Good | 1910 | 116 | 324 |
| BEARS DEN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 6,440 |
| BIG RUN | Ohio | Good | 1910 | 116 | 213 |
| SUNFISH CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 209 |
| SHAW CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 948 |
| BULL RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 470 |
| MILNERS FORK | Ohio | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 2,340 |
| NORFOLK-SOUTHERN RXR | Ohio | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 324 |
| TOUBYS RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 2,493 |
| RITTERS RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 100 |
| LICK RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 2,231 |
| LITTLE STILLWATER CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 1,221 |
| TRIB L. MIAMI R (CLOSED) | Ohio | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 336 |
| FIFTEENMILE CK * HELDMA | Ohio | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 140 |
| MOSS RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 96 |
| ROCKY FORD N.BALTIMORE R | Ohio | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 4,483 |
| RADER DITCH HOYTVILLE RD | Ohio | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 50 |
| DITCH 2311 TULLER ROAD | Ohio | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 75 |
| TONTOGANY CREEK AND ROAD | Ohio | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 106 |
| DITCH 2315 POE RD | Ohio | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 874 |
| SOLDIER CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 25 |
| BUTLER CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 50 |
| NINE MILE BEAVER CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 25 |
| RED ROCK CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 24 |
| WOLF CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 25 |
| LONG BRANCH CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 24 |
| PRYOR CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 75 |
| LOST CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 100 |
| WILLAMETTE RIVER | Oregon | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 32,243 |
| WILLAMETTE RIVER | Oregon | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 11,732 |
| STEEL BR. E. APPR. | Oregon | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 11,732 |
| B-25 X BANFIELD AND UPRR | Oregon | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 15,347 |
| BERMUDIAN CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 124 |
| SAW MILL RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 14,731 |
| LITTLE DEER CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 41 |
| DIRTY CAMP RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 100 |
| BUFFALO & PITTSBURG RR | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 45 |
| PINE RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 50 |
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.