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.

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Bridge State Condition Year Built Age (Years) ADT
MOSELEM CREEK Pennsylvania Poor 1905 121 513
MILL CREEK Pennsylvania Poor 1905 121 3,809
YELLOW CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1905 121 200
N BR SLIPPERY ROCK CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1905 121 100
MILL RACE Pennsylvania Poor 1905 121 2,031
E BR OF BRANDYWINE CREEK Pennsylvania Poor 1905 121 1,361
MARSH CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1905 121 1,399
FRENCH CREEK Pennsylvania Poor 1905 121 171
TOBY CREEK Pennsylvania Good 1905 121 67
POTTS RUN Pennsylvania Poor 1905 121
LICK RUN Pennsylvania Fair 1905 121 60
CURRY RUN Pennsylvania Poor 1905 121 15
CATAWISSA CREEK Pennsylvania Poor 1905 121 10
MUGSER RUN Pennsylvania Fair 1905 121 50
ROARING CREEK Pennsylvania Poor 1905 121 50
N. BR BRIAR CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1905 121 100
OVER MUDDY CREEK BRANCH Pennsylvania Fair 1905 121 239
OVER LITTLE SUGAR CREEK Pennsylvania Poor 1905 121 250
OVER COULTER RUN Pennsylvania Good 1905 121 250
DARBY CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1905 121 7,453
GEORGE CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1905 121 2,750
GEORGE CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1905 121 2,750
BROWN CREEK Pennsylvania Poor 1905 121 10
DUNLAP CREEK Pennsylvania Poor 1905 121 50
MILL RUN Pennsylvania Fair 1905 121 400
MILL CREEK Pennsylvania Good 1905 121 50
BEAVER RIVER Pennsylvania Fair 1905 121 3,051
WEST BRANCH TUNUNGWANT C Pennsylvania Fair 1905 121 7,876
French Creek Branch Pennsylvania Fair 1905 121 20
SEPTA Pennsylvania Poor 1905 121 29,145
INDIAN CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1905 121 1,173
PERKIOMEN CREEK Pennsylvania Poor 1905 121 250
LEHIGH RIVER Pennsylvania Poor 1905 121 100
OVER SHAMOKIN CREEK Pennsylvania Good 1905 121 3,836
OVER SHAMOKIN CR. Pennsylvania Fair 1905 121 3,611
BIXLER RUN Pennsylvania Poor 1905 121 50
PENNS CREEK Pennsylvania Poor 1905 121 239
SALT LICK CREEK Pennsylvania Poor 1905 121 384
ZIMMERMAN CREEK Pennsylvania Good 1905 121 183
JOHNSON CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1905 121 300
OVER PITHOLE CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1905 121 87
EAST BRANCH SUGAR CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1905 121 100
EAST SANDY CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1905 121 50
BUCK RUN Pennsylvania Fair 1905 121 30
BIG BROOK Pennsylvania Fair 1905 121 40
WEST BR LACKAWAXEN RIVER Pennsylvania Poor 1905 121 25
ABAND RR; TRIB.BEE TREE Pennsylvania Fair 1905 121 461
CSX;SHARED ASSET(BELMAR) Pennsylvania Fair 1905 121 22,619
AMTRAK-PA CENTRAL RR Pennsylvania Fair 1905 121 22,619
CONRAIL:RICHMOND BRANCH Pennsylvania Fair 1905 121 16,316

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.