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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BELL RUN | Pennsylvania | Good | 1930 | 96 | 60 |
| ANDERSON CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1930 | 96 | - |
| SANDY LICK CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 190 |
| PENTZ RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 75 |
| RAUCHTOWN CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,679 |
| TRIBUTARY BRIAR CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,122 |
| LITTLE FISHING CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,108 |
| OVER FISHING CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,051 |
| TRIB.TO CATAWISSA CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,431 |
| BEAVER RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 87 |
| FISHING CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 6,483 |
| CATAWISSA CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 120 |
| SHINGLE RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 75 |
| OVER OIL CREEK EAST BR | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 2,951 |
| OVER CONNEAUT CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,708 |
| OVER MOHAWK RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 1,193 |
| OVER OIL CREEK | Pennsylvania | Good | 1930 | 96 | 1,634 |
| OVER MC LAUGHLIN CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 324 |
| OVER THOMPSON CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 250 |
| OVER WOODCOCK CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 250 |
| OVER COULTER RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 250 |
| OVER COULTER RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 250 |
| OVER HOGESTOWN RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 450 |
| BRENIZER RUN | Pennsylvania | Good | 1930 | 96 | 800 |
| LITTLE WICONISCO CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,685 |
| FISHING CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,696 |
| PAXTON CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 18,893 |
| AMTRAK / NSRC / PA 230 | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 13,327 |
| MANADA CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| TRIB PAXTON CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 750 |
| PAXTON CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | - |
| ITHAN CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 10,128 |
| CHESTER CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 980 |
| MUCKINIPATTIS CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,166 |
| RIDLEY CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 343 |
| WEST BRANCH CHESTER CRK. | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,479 |
| LITTLE TOBY CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 75 |
| SPRING RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 130 |
| W BRANCH CLARION RIVER | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| MAXWELL RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 4 |
| OVER ELK CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,409 |
| OVER WALNUT CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 6,878 |
| OVER EIGHT MILE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 6,635 |
| OVER TWELVE MILE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,529 |
| OVER HARE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 8,097 |
| OVER FOURMILE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 13,435 |
| OVER SIXTEEN MILE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Good | 1930 | 96 | 1,404 |
| OVER CONNEAUTTEE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,713 |
| W BR FRENCH CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 156 |
| POPLAR RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,866 |
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.