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.

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Bridge State Condition Year Built Age (Years) ADT
W.BR.SUSQUEHANNA RIVER Pennsylvania Poor 1915 111 540
WALNUT RUN Pennsylvania Poor 1915 111 307
WALNUT RUN Pennsylvania Poor 1915 111 308
LICK RUN Pennsylvania Poor 1915 111 250
BUCK RUN & DOE RUN Pennsylvania Fair 1915 111 307
BROAD RUN Pennsylvania Fair 1915 111 959
FRENCH CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1915 111 491
SHAMONA CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1915 111 2,866
BRANCH OF BEAVER RUN Pennsylvania Poor 1915 111 35
SANDY CREEK Pennsylvania Poor 1915 111 25
MORAVIAN RUN Pennsylvania Poor 1915 111 10
BENNETT BRANCH Pennsylvania Poor 1915 111 25
LAUREL RUN Pennsylvania Poor 1915 111 30
LUTHERSBURGBRSANDYLICKCR Pennsylvania Poor 1915 111 80
TRIB TO CATAWISSA CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1915 111 2,298
OVER TORRY RUN Pennsylvania Poor 1915 111 250
OVER SIXTEEN MILE CK BR Pennsylvania Fair 1915 111 7,741
OVER ROSS RUN Pennsylvania Fair 1915 111 161
WHITETHORN RUN Pennsylvania Poor 1915 111 287
CRABAPPLE CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1915 111 159
RUFF CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1915 111 57
BIG RUN Pennsylvania Poor 1915 111
CALLEN RUN Pennsylvania Fair 1915 111 144
TUSCARORA CREEK Pennsylvania Poor 1915 111 50
NORFOLK SOUTHERN RR Pennsylvania Good 1915 111 319
OVER SPRING CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1915 111 86
COLE CREEK Pennsylvania Poor 1915 111 75
COLE CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1915 111 120
OVER FREELAND RUN Pennsylvania Fair 1915 111 349
Wolf Creek Pennsylvania Fair 1915 111 2,090
TREASTER RUN Pennsylvania Poor 1915 111 200
MEADOW CREEK Pennsylvania Poor 1915 111 75
APPENZELL CREEK Pennsylvania Poor 1915 111 145
APPENZELL CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1915 111 187
SCIOTO CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1915 111 97
MAUSES CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1915 111 25
MARTINS CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1915 111 1,415
OVER MAHANOY CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1915 111 124
POKEY RUN Pennsylvania Fair 1915 111 160
WILSON CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1915 111 255
QUEMAHONING CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1915 111 524
LAUREL RUN Pennsylvania Fair 1915 111 25
PINEY RUN Pennsylvania Fair 1915 111 20
DRAKE RUN Pennsylvania Fair 1915 111 25
NORFOLK SOUTHERN RR Pennsylvania Poor 1915 111 1,012
NORFOLK SOUTHERN RR Pennsylvania Poor 1915 111 82
NORFOLK SOUTHERN RR Pennsylvania Fair 1915 111 482
WHITE DEER CREEK Pennsylvania Good 1915 111 163
OVER LITTLE SANDY CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1915 111 143
OVER BR. SCRUBGRASS CK. Pennsylvania Poor 1915 111 50

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.