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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N CHUCTANUNDA CK | New York | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 3,960 |
| PIPE LINE ROAD MNRR HA | New York | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 13,794 |
| BRONX RIVER | New York | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 2,369 |
| LITTLE HOOSIC RIVER | New York | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 487 |
| SPRING CREEK BRANCH 2 | New York | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 1,464 |
| BRONX RIVER | New York | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 10,776 |
| LITTLE BEAVER KILL | New York | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 295 |
| ERIE CANAL | New York | Fair | 1912 | 114 | — |
| ERIE CANAL | New York | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 412 |
| ERIE CANAL | New York | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 456 |
| Canalway Trail ERIE CAN | New York | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 446 |
| ERIE CANAL | New York | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 3,155 |
| Erie Canal Trailway ERI | New York | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 851 |
| Canal Trailway ERIE CAN | New York | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 2,832 |
| Erie Canalway Trail Eri | New York | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 5,239 |
| ERIE CANAL | New York | Good | 1912 | 114 | 3,276 |
| Erie Canalway Trail ERI | New York | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 225 |
| Canal Trailway ERIE CAN | New York | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 721 |
| Erie Canal Heritage Trai | New York | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 1,219 |
| Erie Canal Heritage Trai | New York | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 933 |
| ERIE CANAL | New York | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 7,684 |
| NEW YORK CENTRAL RR | New York | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 70 |
| SHEYENNE RIVER | North Dakota | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 15 |
| SHEYENNE RIVER | North Dakota | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 24 |
| CANNONBALL RIVER | North Dakota | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 50 |
| WILD RICE RIVER | North Dakota | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 20 |
| GOOSE RIVER | North Dakota | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 20 |
| FOREST RIVER | North Dakota | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 10 |
| MID BRCH SHADE RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1912 | 114 | 351 |
| COLCLASER RUN | Ohio | Good | 1912 | 114 | 324 |
| MOORES FORK | Ohio | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 324 |
| NO NAME | Ohio | Good | 1912 | 114 | 119 |
| LITTLE BULL CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 324 |
| MOHICAN RIVER | Ohio | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 385 |
| CONRAIL N&S RR-RTA 24 | Ohio | Good | 1912 | 114 | 7,225 |
| T RUSH CR (BETHEL RD SE) | Ohio | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 62 |
| West Fork Channel | Ohio | Good | 1912 | 114 | 12,828 |
| LITTLE PINE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 454 |
| BEAVER CR NORTH RIDGE RD | Ohio | Good | 1912 | 114 | 6,765 |
| W BR NIMISHILLEN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 4,749 |
| MUD CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 832 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 25 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 45 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 45 |
| ROCK CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 100 |
| ROBINSON CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 100 |
| SALT CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 100 |
| RANCH CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 100 |
| ROBINSON CREEK | Oklahoma | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 100 |
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.