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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.