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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LITTLE BLACK CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 15,032 |
| TOBYS CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 34,229 |
| OVER TROUT RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 4,426 |
| OVER GRAYS RUN | Pennsylvania | Good | 1928 | 98 | 4,426 |
| OVER RED RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 2,779 |
| OVER GRAVEL RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 6,273 |
| LITTLE MUNCY CREEK | Pennsylvania | Good | 1928 | 98 | 11 |
| HAGERMANS RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 400 |
| OVER JOHNSTON RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 2,788 |
| Orr Road | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 124 |
| Hogback Run | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 52 |
| MCMICHAELS CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 4,514 |
| MINE RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 9,235 |
| PARK CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 10,028 |
| TOWAMENCIN CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 12,986 |
| RIDGE VALLEY CRK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 482 |
| SCHUYLKILL RIVER | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 32,092 |
| WEST SKIPPACK CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 450 |
| MACOBY CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 600 |
| SAWMILL RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 4,000 |
| NORFOLK SOUTHERN (HSB) | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 1,500 |
| OVER STONY BROOK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 5,413 |
| PERRY FURNACE RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 4,321 |
| MILL CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 759 |
| LUDINGTON RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,236 |
| LITTLE SCHUYLKILL RIVER | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 398 |
| PINE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 981 |
| CODORUS CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 430 |
| TUB MILL RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 363 |
| WELLS CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 103 |
| COWANESQUE RIVER | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 4,304 |
| RICHEY RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,358 |
| LITTLE PIKE RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 187 |
| LITTLE RACCOON RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 4,450 |
| CHARTIERS CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 2,989 |
| S. BRANCH OF MAPLE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 420 |
| WEST BR LACKAWAXEN RIVER | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 25 |
| LACKAWAXEN RIVER | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 165 |
| BRANCH OF BARRON RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,241 |
| SUGAR HOLLOW CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 733 |
| TRIB KREUTZ CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 14,919 |
| N BR BERMUDIAN CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 981 |
| SEPTA | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 16,531 |
| Schuyl Rv NSRC Manayk CN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 20,000 |
| SEPTA (AHSL) | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 20,000 |
| LARRYS CREEK | Pennsylvania | Good | 1928 | 98 | 880 |
| PERKIOMEN CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 100 |
| 1st Ave 2nd Ave Local | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,370 |
| 1st Ave 2nd Ave Local | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 7,063 |
| Unnamd Tr Quemahoning Ck | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 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.