Historic Bridges in Pennsylvania
6,062 bridges built before 1951 in Pennsylvania still in service today.
Bridges Built Before 1951
The United States has 6,062 bridges in Pennsylvania 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORFOLK SOUTHERN RR | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 68 |
| SALT LICK CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1913 | 113 | 100 |
| NS R/R MON CITY ST | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 2,889 |
| PIKE RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 589 |
| MONTGOMERY RUN | Pennsylvania | Good | 1913 | 113 | 80 |
| CHARTIERS CREEK TRIB. | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1913 | 113 | 300 |
| CROSS CREEK TRIB | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1913 | 113 | 30 |
| CROSS CREEK TRIB. | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1913 | 113 | 30 |
| AMTRAK (MAIN LINE)MP5.69 | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1913 | 113 | 7,081 |
| AMTRAK (NE Corridor) | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1913 | 113 | 2,000 |
| SEPTA (MAIN LINE) | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 5,800 |
| Conrail | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1913 | 113 | 7,500 |
| ELK CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 25 |
| LOWRIES RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 12,322 |
| PINE CREEK SOUTH BRANCH | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 2,000 |
| GOURDHEAD RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 650 |
| PINEY FORK CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 8,338 |
| SAW MILL RUN CREEK | Pennsylvania | Good | 1914 | 112 | 2,250 |
| NEGLEY RUN BLVD | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 1,850 |
| Girtys Run | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 4,500 |
| Girtys Run | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 4,500 |
| TEVEBAU RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 29,991 |
| SCHUYLKILL RIVER | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 3,625 |
| LEAF CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 519 |
| MILL RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 9,380 |
| ROARING RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 44 |
| TRIBUTARY TOWANDA CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 629 |
| SWAMP CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 181 |
| BRANCH TOHICKON CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 2,222 |
| IRON WORKS CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 560 |
| LEHIGH VALLEY RR RIVER | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 1,103 |
| W BR BRANDYWINE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 16,027 |
| BUCK RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 6,935 |
| TAYLORS RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 2,669 |
| E. BR. BRANDYWINE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 390 |
| DOE RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 103 |
| BUCK RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 155 |
| WEST BR BRANDYWINE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 286 |
| POCOPSON CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 135 |
| PIGEON CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 183 |
| EAST PENN RAILROAD | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 1,100 |
| TROUT RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 49 |
| JONESTOWN ROAD HARRISBUR | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 200 |
| CHESTER CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 188 |
| PUMPKIN RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 472 |
| BRANCH OF JOB CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 25 |
| PATTERSON CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 30 |
| PATTERSON CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 100 |
| RUFF CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 50 |
| AULTMAN RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 30 |
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.