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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INDIAN RUN CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 610 |
| DOE RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 633 |
| MUDDY RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 2,551 |
| SCHUYLKILL RIVER | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 5,993 |
| CULBERTSON RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,635 |
| WHITE CLAY CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 76 |
| WEST BR RED CLAY CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,920 |
| TOBY CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,034 |
| LICKING CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,887 |
| TRIBUTARY TO MUD CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,387 |
| OVER COLES CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,596 |
| SPRUCE RUN | Pennsylvania | Good | 1932 | 94 | 259 |
| W. BR. FISHING CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 242 |
| PYMATUNING DAM OVERFLOW | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 280 |
| YELLOW BREECHES CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 6,826 |
| ITHAN CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 7,835 |
| ITHAN CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,996 |
| MUCKINIPATTIS CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 500 |
| S BR TIONESTA CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,804 |
| LAUGHLIN RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,478 |
| ESTHER RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 357 |
| MCKEES RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 87 |
| ROBERTS RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 1,866 |
| ROBERTS RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 1,866 |
| WHITELEY CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 205 |
| PENNA. FORK FISH CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 425 |
| FONNER RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 190 |
| TROUGH SP BR TUSCARORA | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 836 |
| E.BR.STANDING.STONE CR. | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,115 |
| TR WARRIORS MARK RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 925 |
| TRIB WARRIORS MARK RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 925 |
| CANOE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,738 |
| FIVEMILE RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 247 |
| SWAMP RUN | Pennsylvania | Good | 1932 | 94 | 347 |
| SLIPPERY ROCK CREEK | Pennsylvania | Good | 1932 | 94 | 4,988 |
| MAHONING RIVER | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 50 |
| HASSEN CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 13,876 |
| JORDAN CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 11,127 |
| LITTLE LEHIGH CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,000 |
| CEASETOWN DAM OUTLET | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 1,669 |
| SLUICEWAY WATER COMPANY | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,669 |
| PIKES CREEK | Pennsylvania | Good | 1932 | 94 | 1,996 |
| KITCHEN CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,008 |
| FADES CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 4,241 |
| OVER LITTLE BEAR CR. | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,090 |
| OVER BLACKS CR. | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 119 |
| FLICKS RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 119 |
| STEAM VALLEY RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 119 |
| OVER NICHOLS RUN | Pennsylvania | Good | 1932 | 94 | 570 |
| OVER LARRYS CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 259 |
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.