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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHOPTANK RIVER | Maryland | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 8,230 |
| WATTS CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 21,772 |
| PERCH CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 12,732 |
| LONG BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 14,551 |
| BR OF PORT TOBACCO CREEK | Maryland | Good | 1949 | 77 | 12,302 |
| RACE TRACK RD | Maryland | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 16,190 |
| FANNEL BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 7,420 |
| WATTS BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 15,240 |
| PATUXENT RIVER | Maryland | Good | 1949 | 77 | 16,182 |
| WESTERN BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 35,812 |
| NORWICH CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 13,631 |
| BR OF NORWICH CREEK | Maryland | Good | 1949 | 77 | 19,600 |
| BIG ANNEMESSEX RIVER | Maryland | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 5,670 |
| LITTLE BEAVER CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 6,082 |
| PARKS RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,390 |
| COQUELIN RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 7,307 |
| BULLS RUN | Maryland | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 10,816 |
| STONEY CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,000 |
| BRADDOCK RUN | Maryland | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,552 |
| GEORGES CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,599 |
| MILL RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 7,111 |
| AMTRAK STONY RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 67,307 |
| AMTRAK STONY RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 67,307 |
| MD 295 NBR | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,100 |
| HANOVER ROAD | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 42,696 |
| HANOVER ROAD | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 42,696 |
| PINEY RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 88,882 |
| PATUXENT RIVER ROAD | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 81,102 |
| RUTLAND ROAD | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 101,670 |
| SOUTH RIVER | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 101,670 |
| SOUTH HAVEN ROAD | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 101,670 |
| MD 295 SBR | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,100 |
| HONEYGO RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 16,450 |
| BROADWAY BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,460 |
| BEAVERDAM DITCH | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,461 |
| BR OF PORT TOBACCO CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 12,100 |
| HIGH RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,072 |
| TUSCARORA CREEK | Maryland | Good | 1950 | 76 | 45,700 |
| N FORK LINGANORE CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5,272 |
| CSX TRANSPORTATION | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 80,340 |
| MONOCACY RIVER | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 80,340 |
| BAKER VALLEY RD | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 80,340 |
| BAKER VALLEY RD | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 80,340 |
| IS 270 | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 742 |
| MD 80 | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 81,890 |
| MD 80 | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 81,890 |
| BENNETT CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 88,192 |
| BENNETT CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 88,192 |
| LINGANORE CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5,482 |
| BRANCH OF LINGANORE CREE | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5,272 |
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.