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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH BRANCH BEAR CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,900 |
| BRANCH OF GLADE RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,914 |
| GLADE RUN | Maryland | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,914 |
| SOUTH BRANCH BEAR CREEK | Maryland | Good | 1950 | 76 | 3,900 |
| BYNUM RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 22,861 |
| LITTLE PATUXENT RIVER | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 73,292 |
| RADCLIFF CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 6,850 |
| WOODLAND CREEK | Maryland | Good | 1950 | 76 | 4,211 |
| MD 109 LITTLE BENNETT C | Maryland | Good | 1950 | 76 | 87,230 |
| MD 109 LITTLE BENNETT C | Maryland | Good | 1950 | 76 | 87,230 |
| HENSON CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 66,772 |
| BRIER DITCH | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 35,180 |
| BRIER DITCH | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 33,330 |
| CHARLES BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 31,962 |
| MD 5 | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30,642 |
| TIMOTHY BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 82,362 |
| TIMOTHY BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 82,362 |
| MATTAWOMAN CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 73,212 |
| COX CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 66,761 |
| PINEY CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 65,701 |
| PINEY CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 65,701 |
| US 301 | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 49,600 |
| ST CLEMENTS CREEK | Maryland | Good | 1950 | 76 | 9,701 |
| BROOKS RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 8,324 |
| NELSON RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 9,701 |
| PAPERMILL POND | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,000 |
| BARREN CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 25,871 |
| LAUREL RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 94 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Maryland | Good | 1950 | 76 | 337 |
| EVITTS CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 219 |
| FOURTH MINE BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 600 |
| STEMMERS RUN | Maryland | Poor | 1950 | 76 | — |
| TRIBUTARY TO WHITE MARSH | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,900 |
| TRIBUTARY TO RED RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,000 |
| WESTERN RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 39,339 |
| CHINQUAPIN RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 9,575 |
| WESTERN RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 749 |
| MD-295 B/W PARKWAY RAMP | Maryland | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 6,246 |
| MAIDENS CHOICE CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 11,447 |
| MAIDENS CHOICE CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,204 |
| STONY RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 219 |
| GAREY MILL POND BRANCH | Maryland | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| TANYARD BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,768 |
| MIDDLETOWN BRANCH | Maryland | Good | 1950 | 76 | 634 |
| TUSCARORA CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 327 |
| CRABTREE CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 598 |
| MIDDLE FORK | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 544 |
| DRY RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 252 |
| MILL RUN | Maryland | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 345 |
| MILL RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 29 |
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.