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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROPHECY CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 11,333 |
| SEPTA (IVY RIDGE BRANCH) | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 19,416 |
| NORFOLK SO. RR. | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 7,316 |
| WEST BR.BUSHKILL CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 3,141 |
| OVER SHAMOKIN CR. | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 17,574 |
| BLOOMING GROVE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 3,201 |
| NINEMILE RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 580 |
| PANTHER CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 12,303 |
| READING & NORTHERN RR | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 6,955 |
| LITTLE SCHUYLKILL RIVER | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 200 |
| MILL CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 500 |
| MIDDLE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 183 |
| QUEMAHONING CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 690 |
| TRIBUTARY TO MILL CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,063 |
| OVER PINE RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 1,310 |
| OVER BULLY RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,125 |
| OVER WINTON RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 3,935 |
| BRANCH OF BURGETTS FORK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 1,239 |
| CHARTIERS CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 700 |
| LITTLE SEWICKLEY CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 718 |
| POLLOCK RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 141 |
| FISHING CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,061 |
| COBBS CREEK PARKWAY | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 6,335 |
| AMTRAK (NE CORRIDOR) | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 14,600 |
| Luzerne Street | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 8,800 |
| AMTRAK and SEPTA | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 7,910 |
| CSX | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 2,000 |
| DEL RIV I-95 RR&ROADS | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 106,761 |
| OVER WHITNEY RUN | Pennsylvania | Good | 1926 | 100 | 75 |
| SANATOGA CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 1,000 |
| BERMUDIAN CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 8,251 |
| TRIB TO MARSH CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 3,987 |
| WALKING TRAIL | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 8,751 |
| SR 9109 N&S PINE ALLRIV | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 20,333 |
| 736 EXT 3 RRS MON.RIV. | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 26,495 |
| PINE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 7,002 |
| PAINTERS RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 15,909 |
| PAINTERS RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 15,909 |
| N-S RR E BUSWAY GROSS ST | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 5,525 |
| CHARTIERS CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 8,513 |
| OHIO RIVER 2 RR | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 22,500 |
| GLADDENS RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 2,723 |
| WILLOW CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 6,196 |
| ANGELICA CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 3,378 |
| ANGELICA CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 3,378 |
| ANGELICA CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 3,378 |
| LAKE ONTELAUNEE | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1927 | 99 | 399 |
| W.BRANCH PERKIOMEN CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 476 |
| MINERAL SPRINGS CR. STS. | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 9,576 |
| BIEBER CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1927 | 99 | 969 |
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.