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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIG ELK CREEK | Pennsylvania | Good | 1925 | 101 | 484 |
| TROUT CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,896 |
| TURNER RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,746 |
| FISHING CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 25 |
| DRURY RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 200 |
| OVER CONNEAUT CREEK TRIB | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,804 |
| MUCKINIPATTUS CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 19,177 |
| HERMESPROTA CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,085 |
| BEAR CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 200 |
| OVER FRENCH CREEK E BR | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 3,791 |
| GIST RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 1,143 |
| OVER PINEY RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 284 |
| MARSH RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,242 |
| BUCK RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 500 |
| CROOKED RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 362 |
| MCKEES RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 257 |
| ROARING RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 151 |
| BOYD RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 2,220 |
| DUTCH RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 10 |
| PINE RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 4,590 |
| GROFF CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,065 |
| MIDDLE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 2,469 |
| STONY RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 310 |
| CHIQUES CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 415 |
| CHIQUES CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1925 | 101 | - |
| HAMMER CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 100 |
| SAUCON CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 844 |
| TROUT CREEK & FACTORY ST | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 3,000 |
| ABRAHAMS CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 4,747 |
| RR AND LOCAL STREETS | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 3,115 |
| WAPWALLOPEN CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 1,314 |
| HUNLOCK CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 3,114 |
| HUNLOCK CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 4,044 |
| SUTTON CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 695 |
| SUTTON CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 700 |
| APPENZELL CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 4,514 |
| KETTLE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 8,101 |
| AQUASHICOLA CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 370 |
| MCMICHAEL CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 1,088 |
| MACOBY CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 125 |
| W. B. SUSQUEHANNA RIVER | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 10,050 |
| OVER WARRIOR RUN CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 4,456 |
| COCOLAMUS CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 3,858 |
| MIDDLE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,425 |
| STILL CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 14,170 |
| MILL CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 1,272 |
| SCHUYLKILL RIVER | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 5,835 |
| W. BR. SCHUYLKILL RIVER | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 5,175 |
| MAHANOY CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 50 |
| PINE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 800 |
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.