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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POTOMAC RIVER CSX TRANS | Maryland | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 20,830 |
| POCOMOKE RIVER | Maryland | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 2,382 |
| JACKSON RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 338 |
| LITTLE ELK CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 964 |
| SULLIVAN BRANCH | Maryland | Poor | 1946 | 80 | 561 |
| TRANSQUAKING RIVER | Maryland | Poor | 1946 | 80 | 93 |
| MIDWAY BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 200 |
| BRADDOCK RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 9,951 |
| BRADDOCK RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 12,812 |
| STONEY CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 15,071 |
| KITTEN BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 42,631 |
| SULPHUR SPRING ROAD | Maryland | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 11,542 |
| CSX TRANSPORTATION | Maryland | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 15,849 |
| BRANCH OF ROCK CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 47,332 |
| JACOBS CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,461 |
| SWANTOWN CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,461 |
| MILL CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,445 |
| HONEY BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 10,771 |
| BR OF WYE RIVER | Maryland | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 45,511 |
| BIG PIPE CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 24 |
| LITTLE PAINT BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 700 |
| PORTER RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 9,951 |
| BRADDOCK RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 13,491 |
| ROOP BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,702 |
| FREDERICK ROAD | Maryland | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 130,203 |
| RADCLIFF CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,563 |
| SPILLWAY OF CHESTER RIVE | Maryland | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,145 |
| NORTH BRANCH SKIPTON CRE | Maryland | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 31,938 |
| SOUTH BRANCH SKIPTON CRE | Maryland | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 31,938 |
| DEAD RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 10,532 |
| BEAR CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 26,231 |
| REDHOUSE CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 604 |
| TRIBUTARY TO REDHOUSE CR | Maryland | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 12,981 |
| TRIB TO INDIAN CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,743 |
| CAREY BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,518 |
| C&D CANAL | Maryland | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 13,615 |
| PATAPSCO RIVER | Maryland | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 80,822 |
| PATAPSCO RIVER | Maryland | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 80,822 |
| MD 295 NBR | Maryland | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 13,660 |
| MD 295 NBR | Maryland | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 2,892 |
| MD 295 NBR | Maryland | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 9,020 |
| BRANCH OF DEEP RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 13,146 |
| PINEY RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 2,452 |
| MD 295 SBR | Maryland | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 2,892 |
| MD 295 SBR | Maryland | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 9,020 |
| MD 295 SBR | Maryland | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 13,660 |
| HERBERT RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 16,379 |
| DAISY AVENUE | Maryland | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 66,611 |
| OREGON BRANCH | Maryland | Good | 1949 | 77 | 85,051 |
| BEAVERDAM RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 85,051 |
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.