Historic Bridges in Maryland
968 bridges built before 1951 in Maryland still in service today.
Bridges Built Before 1951
The United States has 968 bridges in Maryland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LITTLE ANTIETAM CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 315 |
| LITTLE ANTIETAM CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 233 |
| CAPITAL CRESCENT TRAIL | Maryland | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 16,435 |
| WEST BRANCH PATAPSCO RIV | Maryland | Fair | 1911 | 115 | 999 |
| SOUTHEAST CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1911 | 115 | 1,162 |
| POTTS MILL CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1911 | 115 | 1,759 |
| HERRING RUN | Maryland | Good | 1911 | 115 | 20,994 |
| ALLOWAY CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1911 | 115 | 269 |
| MONOCACY RIVER | Maryland | Poor | 1911 | 115 | 268 |
| TRIB TO TUCKAHOE CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1911 | 115 | 1,027 |
| CARROLL CREEK | Maryland | Poor | 1911 | 115 | 6,750 |
| BROAD RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1911 | 115 | 444 |
| ROCK CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1911 | 115 | 7,482 |
| LITTLE CATOCTIN CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 1,300 |
| CRICKET CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 12,830 |
| PILCHARD CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 5,662 |
| CSX RAILROAD | Maryland | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 1,600 |
| PINEY CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 317 |
| HERRING BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 753 |
| BR OF HIGHFIELD CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 192 |
| CENTRAL BOOKING PARKING | Maryland | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 2,382 |
| WATTS CREEK | Maryland | Poor | 1913 | 113 | 570 |
| HERRING RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 516 |
| WINTERS RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 11 |
| PATAPSCO RIVER | Maryland | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 7,859 |
| BRANCH OF WYE RIVER | Maryland | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 860 |
| MILL CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 1,061 |
| GEORGES CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 675 |
| CSX RAILROAD | Maryland | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 10,713 |
| CSX | Maryland | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 6,197 |
| CSX | Maryland | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 6,500 |
| BIG HUNTING CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 450 |
| TOMS CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 170 |
| TOWNSEND/CENTREVILLE RR | Maryland | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 500 |
| PATAPSCO RIVER | Maryland | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 25,532 |
| GREENE BRANCH | Maryland | Good | 1915 | 111 | 12,432 |
| HAYSTACK BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 5,752 |
| LONG GREEN CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 5,752 |
| TUCKAHOE CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 1,551 |
| RED RUM RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 1,680 |
| LITTLE FALLS | Maryland | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 548 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 1,500 |
| SNIB HOLLOW RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 281 |
| BR OF LONG GREEN CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 5,752 |
| WILLS CREEK | Maryland | Good | 1916 | 110 | 11,780 |
| CSX | Maryland | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 32,811 |
| MIDDLE BRANCH | Maryland | Poor | 1916 | 110 | 14,220 |
| BEAR CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 183 |
| TONOLOWAY CREEK | Maryland | Good | 1916 | 110 | 828 |
| FIFTEEN MILE CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 281 |
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.