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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RANDALL CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 100 |
| WOLF CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 2 |
| CSX RAILROAD | Georgia | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 37,600 |
| DRIED INDIAN CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 13,800 |
| AUGUSTA CANAL | Georgia | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 10,200 |
| ISON BRANCH | Georgia | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 14,500 |
| HULEIA STRM(KIPU BR) | Hawaii | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 200 |
| ULAINO STRM | Hawaii | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 1,800 |
| OILOWAI STRM | Hawaii | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 1,800 |
| SHAFER CREEK | Idaho | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 20 |
| MILLER BRANCH | Illinois | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 50 |
| ELM CREEK | Illinois | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 900 |
| LIMESTONE CREEK | Illinois | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 75 |
| EMBARRAS RIVER | Illinois | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 50 |
| N BR CHICAGO RIVER | Illinois | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 19,900 |
| CALUMET RIVER | Illinois | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 11,200 |
| N BR CHICAGO RIVER | Illinois | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 12,900 |
| CREEK | Illinois | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 50 |
| BRANCH OF TILTON CR. | Illinois | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 25 |
| SPRING CR. TRIB. | Illinois | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 200 |
| MUD CR | Illinois | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 25 |
| STREAM | Illinois | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 50 |
| KANKAKEE RIVER | Illinois | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 2,900 |
| MORGAN CREEK | Illinois | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 4,800 |
| RAVINE | Illinois | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 175 |
| RAVINE | Illinois | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 175 |
| HICKORY CREEK | Illinois | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 75 |
| INDIAN CRK. | Illinois | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 75 |
| DITCH | Illinois | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 1,150 |
| MIDDLE FORK SALINE R | Illinois | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 2,900 |
| BRUSH CREEK | Illinois | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 200 |
| SALAMONIE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 7,439 |
| ST JOSEPH RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 30,522 |
| TURKEY RUN | Indiana | Good | 1914 | 112 | 2 |
| N. FORK VERMILION RIVER | Indiana | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 50 |
| TURNER DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 145 |
| Little RACCOON Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 67 |
| MIDDLE FORK LEWIS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 175 |
| WATKINS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 125 |
| WINNEBAGO RIVER | Iowa | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 2,278 |
| GLOVERS CREEK | Iowa | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 719 |
| SHERMANS CREEK | Iowa | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 6,893 |
| RACCOON RIVER | Iowa | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 26 |
| MAPLE RIVER | Iowa | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 15 |
| MIDDLE RACCOON RIVER | Iowa | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 15 |
| EAST SUGAR CREEK | Iowa | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 20 |
| WHARAM CREEK | Iowa | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 21 |
| WILLOW CREEK | Iowa | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 275 |
| SCHNEIDERS CREEK | Iowa | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 10 |
| NORTH WYACONDAH CREEK | Iowa | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 34 |
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.