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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OVER MILLERS RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 423 |
| LITTLE BUFFALO CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 8,458 |
| BAKER CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,246 |
| PINE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 2,917 |
| PINE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,275 |
| DEEP CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 742 |
| CATAWISSA CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 30 |
| SCHUYLKILL RIVER | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 400 |
| TRIB NO BR MAHANTANGO CR | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,066 |
| TRIB NO BR MAHANTANGO CR | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,660 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,342 |
| TRIB TO MIDDLE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,802 |
| TRIB TO BEAVER CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 6,025 |
| TRIBUTARY MIDDLE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 6,025 |
| CLEAR SHADE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,173 |
| MILL CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,685 |
| LICK CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 30 |
| EAST BR WYALUSING CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 1,386 |
| BUCKLEY HOLLOW RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 274 |
| OVER MATTHEWS RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,141 |
| ROCKY RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 467 |
| BRANCH OF WHEELING CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 302 |
| BRUSH RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 7,237 |
| RACCOON CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,152 |
| CROSS CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 30 |
| LITTLE CHARTIERS CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 9,200 |
| BALLS CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 185 |
| LOYALHANNA CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 238 |
| MILL CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 5,460 |
| LITTLE CRABTREE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 640 |
| BRANCH OF BRUSH CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,764 |
| N BR BERMUDIAN CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,044 |
| SCHUYLKILL RIV; I-76 WB | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 26,627 |
| SEPTA | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 11,878 |
| CONRAIL and SEPTA | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 13,600 |
| MANAYUNK CANAL NSRC | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,000 |
| Sandy Run | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 8,700 |
| Cobbs Creek | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 400 |
| CONRAIL (Richmond Br) | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 900 |
| DELAWARE RIVER | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 42,270 |
| SALT RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1929 | 97 | - |
| MAIDEN CREEK TRIBUTARY | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 3,933 |
| LUZERNE & SUSQUEHANNA RR | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 1,000 |
| E. BR. WYALUSING CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 225 |
| MARKLE RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 6,941 |
| OHIO RIVER CSX RR | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50,091 |
| ECKERT STREET | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 34,250 |
| ABANDONED ROADWAY | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25,941 |
| FREMONT STREET | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25,941 |
| DILWORTH RUN W.BELVUE ST | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 22,278 |
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.