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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSX RR | Maryland | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 21,441 |
| AMTRAK WMATA | Maryland | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 23,901 |
| CSXT METRO 55TH AVENUE | Maryland | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 37,382 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 42,890 |
| CATTAIL BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 32,660 |
| CABIN BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 18,430 |
| BEAVERDAM CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 45,682 |
| HERRING CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 21,431 |
| HERRING CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 21,431 |
| SINEPUXENT BAY | Maryland | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 34,001 |
| ROLAND RUN | Maryland | Good | 1942 | 84 | 873 |
| NORTH BRANCH OF THE POTO | Maryland | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 250 |
| KILGOUR BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 2,961 |
| ROMNEY CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 100 |
| AMTRAK | Maryland | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 8,627 |
| AMTRAK | Maryland | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 8,626 |
| AMTRAK | Maryland | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 3,563 |
| CSX RR TRACKS | Maryland | Good | 1943 | 83 | 15,581 |
| BRANCH AVENUE | Maryland | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 37,000 |
| SUITLAND PARKWAY | Maryland | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 42,725 |
| CABIN CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 1,861 |
| MIDDLETOWN BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 19,469 |
| LAFAYETTE AVE CSX TRANS | Maryland | Good | 1944 | 82 | 20,511 |
| BEAVERDAM BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 10,230 |
| DEEP RUN | Maryland | Poor | 1944 | 82 | 599 |
| BRIGHTON DAM & TRIADELPH | Maryland | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 7,106 |
| SUITLAND ROAD | Maryland | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 37,000 |
| ANDREWS AFB ACCESS ROAD | Maryland | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 16,750 |
| S SIDE FRANKLIN BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 120 |
| WESTERN RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 2,991 |
| NORTHEAST CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 6,302 |
| CAREY BRANCH | Maryland | Good | 1945 | 81 | 65,100 |
| HENSON CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 65,100 |
| CAREY BRANCH | Maryland | Good | 1945 | 81 | 32,915 |
| MILL CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 31,938 |
| TRIB TO POTTS MILL CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 31,938 |
| BR OF POTTS MILL CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 31,938 |
| PAPERMILL POND | Maryland | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 24,631 |
| TRIB TO LAKE ROYER | Maryland | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 1,630 |
| WAGRAM CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 12,933 |
| PEA VINE RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 177 |
| GUNPOWDER FALLS | Maryland | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 1,149 |
| BRANCH OF OCTORARO CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 802 |
| BONNIE BRANCH | Maryland | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 2,588 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Maryland | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 680 |
| DEEP RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 5,788 |
| CSXT RAILROAD | Maryland | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 7,121 |
| SPA CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 17,042 |
| N BRANCH OF PATAPSCO RIV | Maryland | Good | 1946 | 80 | 60,433 |
| PISCATAWAY CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 49,700 |
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.