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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRUSH CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 1,564 |
| LITTLE MESHOPPEN CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 1,699 |
| MILL CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 622 |
| BR OF S BR TUNKHANNOCK C | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 301 |
| TRIB S BR TUNKHANNOCK CK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 301 |
| TRIB. MEHOOPANY CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| PIERCEVILLE RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 280 |
| DAVIDSBURG RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,584 |
| CABIN CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 297 |
| DOE RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| TACONY CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15,656 |
| PENNYPACK CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 12,877 |
| PENNYPACK CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 12,877 |
| AMTRAK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 26,914 |
| SEPTA;CSX AND CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 17,474 |
| Abandoned CONRAIL | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 1,500 |
| CONRAIL (Fairhill Br.) | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 21,000 |
| Future Rail | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,500 |
| CSX TRANSPORTATION | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 36,229 |
| SOLOMON CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1930 | 96 | - |
| SHICKSHINNY CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,105 |
| MILL CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| CRABTREE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1930 | 96 | - |
| WYOMISSING CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,000 |
| BROKENSTRAW CREEK | Pennsylvania | Good | 1930 | 96 | 1,758 |
| SANDY RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 14,474 |
| E. BR. MONOCACY CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 150 |
| ANGELICA CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| Nancy Run | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| Nancy Run | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 400 |
| NORFOLK SOUTHERN RR | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 800 |
| Coal Lick Run | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 99 |
| Zacharias Creek | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 500 |
| LITTLE DARBY CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,500 |
| Indian Creek | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| Hinckston Run | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| WILLOUGHBY RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1 |
| GOURDHEAD RUN | Pennsylvania | Good | 1931 | 95 | 21,896 |
| LR1074 TURTLE CR N&S RR | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 16,855 |
| SR 2037 | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 16,855 |
| YOUGH CSX LOCAL STS | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 12,916 |
| TOMS RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 26,829 |
| FERRY STREET | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 20,496 |
| SANDY CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,300 |
| CSX RR | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 29,612 |
| CHAMBERS STREET | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 29,612 |
| MUNSON AVE. | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 33,500 |
| HELEN STREET | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 29,612 |
| NORFOLK S RR OHIO RIVER | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 29,612 |
| GIRTYS RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 13,030 |
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.