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
SATTERLEE CREEK Pennsylvania Poor 1930 96 100
LANING CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1930 96 50
PIDCOCK CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1930 96 3,292
EAST BR.PERKIOMEN CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1930 96 14,747
THREE MILE RUN Pennsylvania Fair 1930 96 14,033
BUCK CREEK Pennsylvania Poor 1930 96 12,743
MORGAN CREEK Pennsylvania Poor 1930 96 10,965
PENNSYLVANIA CANAL Pennsylvania Poor 1930 96 7,243
THREEMILE RUN Pennsylvania Fair 1930 96 200
THREEMILE RUN Pennsylvania Fair 1930 96 300
HAYCOCK CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1930 96 50
LITTLE NESHAMINY CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1930 96 400
MUDDY CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1930 96 150
LARDINTOWN RUN Pennsylvania Fair 1930 96 100
HOGUE RUN Pennsylvania Poor 1930 96 100
Lost Creek Pennsylvania Fair 1930 96 1,375
TRAIL & NBR BLACKLICK CR Pennsylvania Fair 1930 96 6,293
STONYCREEK RIVER Pennsylvania Fair 1930 96 4,307
DRIFTWOOD BRANCH Pennsylvania Fair 1930 96 3,036
UPPER JERRY RUN Pennsylvania Fair 1930 96 20
STERLING RUN Pennsylvania Poor 1930 96 20
HUNTERS CREEK Pennsylvania Poor 1930 96 1,906
BORGER CREEK Pennsylvania Poor 1930 96 2,158
AQUASHICOLA CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1930 96 4,119
MAUCH CHUNK CREEK Pennsylvania Poor 1930 96 1,034
LEHIGH RIVER Pennsylvania Poor 1930 96 213
MAHONING CREEK Pennsylvania Good 1930 96 100
HICKORY RUN Pennsylvania Fair 1930 96 55
BRANCH PENNS CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1930 96 5,226
BALD EAGLE CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1930 96 8,645
MUD LICK RUN Pennsylvania Fair 1930 96 2,220
SINKING CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1930 96 13,783
CEDAR RUN Pennsylvania Fair 1930 96 531
LAUREL RUN Pennsylvania Fair 1930 96 100
PIGEON CREEK Pennsylvania Poor 1930 96 300
Branch of Buck Run Pennsylvania Poor 1930 96 560
LITTLE ELK CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1930 96 450
LITTLE ELK CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1930 96 400
BUCK RUN Pennsylvania Poor 1930 96 600
WEST BR.BRANDYWINE CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1930 96 480
W. BR. BRANDYWINE CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1930 96 500
RIDLEY CREEK Pennsylvania Poor 1930 96 500
TRIB TO ALLEGHENY RIVER Pennsylvania Fair 1930 96 1,887
LITTLE LICKING CREEK Pennsylvania Fair 1930 96 100
BENNETT BRANCH Pennsylvania Fair 1930 96 3,695
ALDER RUN Pennsylvania Fair 1930 96 1,834
BILGER RUN Pennsylvania Poor 1930 96 30
HEATH RUN Pennsylvania Fair 1930 96 30
MOSQUITO CREEK Pennsylvania Poor 1930 96 100
MOOSE CREEK Pennsylvania Poor 1930 96 400

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.