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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEADOW RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1919 | 107 | 62 |
| N.BR.QUEMAHONING CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 20 |
| BAILEY CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 210 |
| TRIB TO MARSH CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1919 | 107 | 55 |
| SPRING CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 5 |
| LITTLE SEWICKLEY CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 2,391 |
| FOUR MILE RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1919 | 107 | 100 |
| HENDRICKS RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 50 |
| AMTRAK CONRAIL | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1919 | 107 | - |
| Small Creek | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1919 | 107 | 35 |
| Mill Creek | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 3,700 |
| COCOLAMUS CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 100 |
| CONEWAGO CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 4,740 |
| TRIB TO MARSH CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 3,987 |
| LATIMORE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 375 |
| TRIB.OF SWIFT RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 50 |
| CSX TRANSPORTATION | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 250 |
| SHOOPS RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 13,312 |
| LICK RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 28,309 |
| UNION RR | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 2,635 |
| PETERS CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 17 |
| BOGGS RUN | Pennsylvania | Good | 1920 | 106 | 4,550 |
| BRANCH OF PINE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 7,935 |
| CROUSE RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 300 |
| ROBINSON RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 300 |
| CATFISH RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 6,994 |
| SAW MILL RUN STREAM | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 6,348 |
| HOMESTEAD RUN | Pennsylvania | Good | 1920 | 106 | 7,790 |
| ROBINSONS RUN NORTH BRN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 500 |
| LITTLE SEWICKLEY CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 200 |
| LITTLE SEWICKLEY CR SB | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 51 |
| BR.SOUTH BRANCH BRADY RU | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 754 |
| SNAKESPRING VALLEY RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 331 |
| SHOUP RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 371 |
| WILLS CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 50 |
| FIFTEENMILE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 36 |
| BLOODY RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 205 |
| TRIB.W.BR.PERKIOMEN CREE | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 826 |
| NORFOLK SOUTHERN RR | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 19,564 |
| TRIBUTARY OF CROSSKILL | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 144 |
| SPRING CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 73 |
| NORFOLK SOUTHERN (0342) | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 200 |
| FURNACE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 250 |
| OYSTERVILLE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| ALLEGHENY CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| MILL CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 626 |
| MILL CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 687 |
| FURNACE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 456 |
| SMOKY RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 46 |
| PARKS CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 1,598 |
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.