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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTER BRANCH | Ohio | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 596 |
| REBERT PK & BR MUD RUN | Ohio | Good | 1914 | 112 | 1,109 |
| NO NAME | Ohio | Good | 1914 | 112 | 209 |
| N FORK LITTLE BEAVER CRK | Ohio | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 70 |
| CONRAIL RR | Ohio | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 5,223 |
| SHAKER RAPID - RTA 121 | Ohio | Good | 1914 | 112 | 1,715 |
| NS & GCRTA MAINT YARD | Ohio | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 9,363 |
| CSX RR | Ohio | Good | 1914 | 112 | 3,146 |
| S. FORK RATTLESNAKE CREE | Ohio | Good | 1914 | 112 | 324 |
| RATTLESNAKE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 324 |
| DUNLAP DITCH | Ohio | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 324 |
| REELHORN RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 324 |
| SAND FORK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 204 |
| MAUMEE RIVER AND WATER S | Ohio | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 18,850 |
| LITTLE OLIVE GREEN CREEL | Ohio | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 209 |
| SYMMES CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1914 | 112 | 109 |
| SANDUSKY RIVER "CLOSED" | Ohio | Poor | 1914 | 112 | — |
| WILLOW CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 1,701 |
| WILLOW CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 1,701 |
| HESS DITCH | Ohio | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 5,617 |
| MILL CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 209 |
| BIG STILLWATER CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 209 |
| BIG DARBY | Ohio | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 474 |
| COW RUN * PEAVY# | Ohio | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 18 |
| CROWS NEST CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 100 |
| WEST BEAVER CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 100 |
| CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 24 |
| ROBINSON CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 100 |
| QUAPAW CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 100 |
| KICKAPOO CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 100 |
| ROBINSON CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 100 |
| BLACK BEAR CREEK | Oklahoma | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 24 |
| CAVE SPRINGS TRIB. | Oklahoma | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 100 |
| MILL RACE CANAL | Oregon | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 4,899 |
| Bridal Veil Falls | Oregon | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 1,107 |
| Viaduct | Oregon | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 901 |
| Viaduct | Oregon | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 901 |
| EAGLE CREEK | Oregon | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 85 |
| West Beaver Creek | Oregon | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 5,017 |
| CORP OR 273 (Hwy 273) | Oregon | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 196 |
| CORP | Oregon | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 196 |
| Latouraell Creel | Oregon | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 878 |
| Shepperds Dell | Oregon | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 815 |
| Multnomah Creek | Oregon | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 901 |
| Horsetail Falls | Oregon | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 901 |
| WAGNER CR./TALENT AVE. | Oregon | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 3,649 |
| SANDY RIVER | Oregon | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 6,445 |
| COUCH LATERAL | Oregon | Good | 1914 | 112 | 263 |
| B-41 SEMI-VIADUCT | Oregon | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 8,888 |
| BEAR CREEK | Oregon | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 5 |
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.