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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATIMORE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 427 |
| BULL CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 1,709 |
| SMALLMAN ST ALLEG. RIV. | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 14,656 |
| N & S RR 2ND AVE CLARK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 1,096 |
| MAIDEN CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 100 |
| HALTER CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 87 |
| TR.TO TOWANDA CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 1,185 |
| KIMPLES CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 1,737 |
| MORGAN CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 2,800 |
| Beaver Run | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 1,800 |
| BENS CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 275 |
| LITTLE AQUASHICOLA CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 10,968 |
| SPRING CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 1,470 |
| VALLEY RUN CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 17,182 |
| EAST BRANCH BIG ELK CRK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 5,026 |
| VALLEY CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 7,424 |
| SCHUYLKILL RIVER | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 15,400 |
| RIDLEY CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 1,886 |
| LEISURE RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 5,276 |
| LITTLE MUDDY RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 945 |
| OVER PATTON RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 2,043 |
| Juniata River | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 4,301 |
| SWATARA CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 5,099 |
| ITHAN CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 7,516 |
| CRUM CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 2,338 |
| CHESTER CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 16,100 |
| DARBY CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 4,029 |
| BRANCH OF JACOBS CREEK | Pennsylvania | Good | 1922 | 104 | 6,280 |
| GRASSY RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 245 |
| TRIB. MONONGAHELA RIVER | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 2,677 |
| ARCH SPRING RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 57 |
| REEDS RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 3,074 |
| WEST BRANCH CUSH CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 1,258 |
| CURRY RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 10,990 |
| TRIB TUSCARORA CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 203 |
| HAMMER CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 7,531 |
| POTTER RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 50 |
| Neshannock Creek | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 402 |
| Swamp Run Branch | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 182 |
| Shenango River Tributary | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 89 |
| Mill Run | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 98 |
| WAKEFIELD RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 6,803 |
| MUSSER RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 127 |
| TOWN RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 132 |
| LAKE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 278 |
| U MERION & PLYMOUTH RR | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 7,416 |
| BRANCH STONY CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 27,592 |
| TRIB. TO SAUCON CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 13,025 |
| WALTZ CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 1,198 |
| LITTLE ROARING CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 139 |
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.