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
LITTLE WAPWALLOPEN CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1920 106 1,065
BEAVER DAM RUN Pennsylvania Fair 1920 106 50
LITTLE MUNCY CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1920 106 40
LAUREL RUN Pennsylvania Poor 1920 106 20
BEAVER DAM RUN Pennsylvania Fair 1920 106 52
ROCK RUN Pennsylvania Fair 1920 106 50
GLADE RUN Pennsylvania Fair 1920 106 504
GLADE RUN Pennsylvania Fair 1920 106 378
HAGERMANS RUN Pennsylvania Fair 1920 106 500
HARRISBURG RUN Pennsylvania Poor 1920 106 150
LAUREL CREEK Pennsylvania Poor 1920 106 1,000
KISHACOQUILLAS CREEK Pennsylvania Poor 1920 106 628
STRODES RUN Pennsylvania Fair 1920 106 600
CHERRY CREEK Pennsylvania Poor 1920 106 68
TRIB OF SKIPPACK CREEK Pennsylvania Good 1920 106 365
NORFOLK SOUTHERN (HSB) Pennsylvania Poor 1920 106 750
NORFOLK SOUTHERN (HSB) Pennsylvania Poor 1920 106 100
SILVER CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1920 106 1,900
TRIB SHAM CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1920 106 9,304
WARRIOR RUN Pennsylvania Poor 1920 106 1,200
PLUM CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1920 106 100
TRIB.TO PLUM CREEK Pennsylvania Poor 1920 106 75
HUNTERS RUN Pennsylvania Fair 1920 106 141
LITTLE BUFFALO CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1920 106 200
STEER RUN Pennsylvania Fair 1920 106 1,289
OSWAYO CREEK Pennsylvania Poor 1920 106 -
SO. BR. SWATARA CREEK Pennsylvania Poor 1920 106 3,582
DEEP CREEK Pennsylvania Poor 1920 106 100
DEEP CREEK Pennsylvania Good 1920 106 100
BEAVER CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1920 106 700
PINE CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1920 106 150
MAHANOY CREEK Pennsylvania Poor 1920 106 300
MAHANOY CREEK Pennsylvania Poor 1920 106 300
BRUSH CREEK Pennsylvania Poor 1920 106 50
LICK CREEK Pennsylvania Poor 1920 106 30
BLACK CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1920 106 50
SNAKE CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1920 106 50
TROWBRIDGE CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1920 106 100
BUTLER CREEK Pennsylvania Poor 1920 106 50
MARTINS CREEK Pennsylvania Poor 1920 106 50
E. BR. LACKAWANNA RIVER Pennsylvania Fair 1920 106 75
GAYLORD CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1920 106 50
ELK LAKE STREAM Pennsylvania Poor 1920 106 75
MIDDLE BR. WYALUSING CR. Pennsylvania Fair 1920 106 100
STARRUCCA CREEK Pennsylvania Poor 1920 106 100
YARNELL BROOK Pennsylvania Fair 1920 106 54
OVER SUGAR CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1920 106 895
STEWART RUN Pennsylvania Fair 1920 106 100
PINE RUN Pennsylvania Poor 1920 106 50
OVER LT. BROKENSTRAW CK. Pennsylvania Poor 1920 106 100

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.