Historic Bridges in California
4,414 bridges built before 1951 in California still in service today.
Bridges Built Before 1951
The United States has 4,414 bridges in California 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YULUPA CREEK | California | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,700 |
| MATANZAS CREEK | California | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,400 |
| HILLSIDE | California | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,000 |
| HILLSIDE | California | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| HILLSIDE | California | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 101 |
| HILLSIDE | California | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| NAPA RIVER OVERFLOW | California | Good | 1930 | 96 | 5,450 |
| NAPA RIVER OVERFLOW | California | Good | 1930 | 96 | 5,450 |
| NO NAME CREEK | California | Good | 1930 | 96 | 5,450 |
| FAGAN CREEK | California | Good | 1930 | 96 | 3,991 |
| BURTON CREEK | California | Good | 1930 | 96 | 181 |
| DRY CREEK | California | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,490 |
| NAPA RIVER | California | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 682 |
| DRY CREEK | California | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 173 |
| NAPA RIVER | California | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 671 |
| NAPA RIVER OVERFLOW | California | Good | 1930 | 96 | 2,600 |
| HUICHICHA CREEK | California | Good | 1930 | 96 | 582 |
| CONN CREEK | California | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 306 |
| SODA CREEK | California | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 787 |
| SUISUN CREEK | California | Good | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| CACHE CREEK | California | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| SLOUGH S7 | California | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 580 |
| WEST ADAMS CANAL | California | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 461 |
| CREEK S14 | California | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| COTTONWOOD SLOUGH | California | Good | 1930 | 96 | 66 |
| WINTERS CANAL | California | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 115 |
| SOUTH FORK WILLOW SLOUGH | California | Good | 1930 | 96 | 345 |
| NORTH FORK WILLOW SLOUGH | California | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 145 |
| DRY SLOUGH | California | Good | 1930 | 96 | 645 |
| UNION SCHOOL SLOUGH | California | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 200 |
| OAT CREEK | California | Good | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| SLOUGH S7 | California | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 710 |
| SLOUGH S6 | California | Good | 1930 | 96 | 650 |
| GIBSON CANYON CREEK | California | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 640 |
| WILLOW CREEK | California | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10,000 |
| MOKELUMNE RIVER OVERFLOW | California | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 520 |
| DEER CREEK | California | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 479 |
| CAMP CREEK | California | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 250 |
| WEBER CREEK | California | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,313 |
| PERRY CREEK | California | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,110 |
| DRY CREEK | California | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 400 |
| LOWER TRAVERSE CREEK | California | Good | 1930 | 96 | 500 |
| LITTLE INDIAN CREEK | California | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 375 |
| LITTLE INDIAN CREEK | California | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 932 |
| BIG INDIAN CREEK | California | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 3,006 |
| CORTE MADERA CREEK | California | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,500 |
| SAN ANSELMO CREEK | California | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,500 |
| OLEMA CREEK | California | Good | 1930 | 96 | 3,000 |
| FAIRFAX CREEK | California | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 255 |
| FAIRFAX CREEK | California | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 110 |
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.