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.

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Bridge State Condition Year Built Age (Years) ADT
LICKING CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1883 143 100
LITTLE CHIQUES CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1883 143 465
PENNYPACK CREEK Pennsylvania Poor 1883 143 3,280
SEPTA (Chestnut Hill W.) Pennsylvania Good 1883 143 6,500
SEPTA Pennsylvania Good 1883 143 6,880
SEPTA (Chestnut Hill E.) Pennsylvania Good 1883 143 1,100
BEAVER RIVER Pennsylvania Poor 1884 142 6,523
YELLOW CREEK Pennsylvania Good 1884 142 45
RUMMERFIELD CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1884 142 50
PAUNNACUSSING CREEK Pennsylvania Poor 1884 142 147
DELAWARE RIVER Pennsylvania Fair 1884 142 13,200
OVER STONE RUN Pennsylvania Fair 1884 142 250
WISSAHICKON CREEK Pennsylvania Poor 1884 142 5,864
OVER OIL CREEK Pennsylvania Poor 1884 142 77
BIG SEWICKLEY CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1885 141 10
GADDES RUN Pennsylvania Fair 1885 141 1,567
OCTORARO CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1885 141 130
CONODOGUINET CREEK Pennsylvania Poor 1885 141 250
SOUTH FORK TENMILE CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1885 141 25
STAFFORD MEADOW BROOK Pennsylvania Poor 1885 141 1,200
CHIQUES CREEK Pennsylvania Good 1885 141 570
ONTELAUNEE CREEK Pennsylvania Poor 1885 141 50
Little Shenango River Pennsylvania Poor 1885 141 57
W BR DYBERRY CREEK Pennsylvania Poor 1885 141 22
CRESHEIM CREEK Pennsylvania Poor 1885 141 8,525
Manayunk Canal Pennsylvania Fair 1885 141 200
CSX R.R. Pennsylvania Fair 1885 141 16,516
VALLEY CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1886 140 24
CHEST CREEK Pennsylvania Poor 1886 140 171
BUSHKILL CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1886 140 13,117
GAYLORD CREEK Pennsylvania Poor 1886 140 25
CSX TRANSPORTATION Pennsylvania Poor 1886 140 2,529
CAMP RUN Pennsylvania Fair 1887 139 80
NORTH BR NESHAMINY CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1887 139 100
FRENCH CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1887 139 187
HAMMER CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1887 139 400
BRANCH OF JORDAN CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1887 139 410
FIVE MILE RUN Pennsylvania Fair 1887 139 23,102
FROG HOLLOW CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1887 139 6,623
STONYCREEK RIVER Pennsylvania Poor 1887 139 75
MIDDLE BR. WYALUSING CR. Pennsylvania Fair 1887 139 50
MDL BRANCH WYALUSING CRK Pennsylvania Fair 1887 139 100
TENMILE CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1887 139 10
CROSS CREEK Pennsylvania Poor 1887 139 20
TEMPLETON FORK Pennsylvania Poor 1887 139 40
KINGS CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1887 139 50
KINGS CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1887 139 67
RACCOON CREEK TRIB Pennsylvania Fair 1887 139 15
RACCOON CREEK Pennsylvania Poor 1887 139 40
Wheeling Creek Trib Pennsylvania Poor 1887 139 30

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.