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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Patuxent River | Maryland | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 50,111 |
| NORTHWEST BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 40,653 |
| UNICORN BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,461 |
| BACHELORS BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 5,662 |
| CAMPBELL DITCH | Maryland | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 114 |
| SUSQUEHANNA RIVER-PA RR | Maryland | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 25,780 |
| BRANCH OF LITTLE PATUXEN | Maryland | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 25,492 |
| PRINCIPIO CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 25,400 |
| STONY RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 21,540 |
| TONOLOWAY CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 8,201 |
| GEORGES CREEK | Maryland | Good | 1940 | 86 | 432 |
| JENNINGS RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 286 |
| FIFTEEN MILE CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 107 |
| ELK LICK RUN | Maryland | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 1,075 |
| JACKSON RUN | Maryland | Good | 1940 | 86 | 337 |
| DELAWARE RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 900 |
| HERRING RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 47,118 |
| CSX RAILROAD | Maryland | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 857 |
| ROCK RUN CREEK | Maryland | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 918 |
| ROCK RUN | Maryland | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| ALLOWAY CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 269 |
| BIG PIPE CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 180 |
| SOUTH BRANCH GUNPOWDER F | Maryland | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 88 |
| CSX RAILROAD | Maryland | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 10,242 |
| LITTLE PATUXENT RIVER | Maryland | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 4,932 |
| LITTLE MONOCACY RIVER | Maryland | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 918 |
| SILVER CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 4,601 |
| SILVER CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,460 |
| LANES RUN | Maryland | Good | 1940 | 86 | 295 |
| DOG CREEK | Maryland | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 1,408 |
| ISRAEL CREEK | Maryland | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 687 |
| MEETINGHOUSE BRANCH | Maryland | Good | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| MIDWAY BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 120 |
| CSX TRANSPORTATION | Maryland | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 13,380 |
| US 40 | Maryland | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 8,661 |
| HOG CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 2,672 |
| MILL CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 22,280 |
| CSX TRANS. | Maryland | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 22,632 |
| LITTLE CATOCTIN CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 2,782 |
| OXON RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 9,011 |
| BEAVERDAM CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 33,580 |
| PEACHBLOSSOM CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 31,091 |
| HAMILTON RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 35,842 |
| ANTIETAM CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 9,902 |
| GWYNNS FALLS | Maryland | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 16,775 |
| HUNTING CREEK | Maryland | Poor | 1941 | 85 | — |
| MD 700 | Maryland | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 35,131 |
| MD 150 | Maryland | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 23,941 |
| MD 150 | Maryland | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 23,941 |
| AMTRAK | Maryland | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 499 |
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.