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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OVER LICK RUN | Pennsylvania | Good | 1932 | 94 | 38 |
| OVER WOLF RUN | Pennsylvania | Good | 1932 | 94 | 114 |
| LARRYS CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 114 |
| OVER SANDY CREEK TRIB | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 4,636 |
| TOBYHANNA CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 2,921 |
| CRANBERRY RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,989 |
| MICHAEL CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 76 |
| MCMICHAEL CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 726 |
| MARSHALL CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 1,188 |
| PRINCESS RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 445 |
| BRANCH NESHAMINY CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 14,399 |
| SKIPPACK CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 5,958 |
| SCIOTO CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 1,793 |
| WEST BR.PERKIOMEN CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 156 |
| TOOKANY CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 8,669 |
| ROCK PARK CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 13,466 |
| BRANCH SKIPPACK CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 1,283 |
| BRANCH SKIPPACK CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,283 |
| SPROGELS RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 1,404 |
| DEEP CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 410 |
| ARROWMINK CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,802 |
| MILL CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 11,417 |
| PENNYPACK CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 4,653 |
| MACOBY CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 175 |
| SAW MILL RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 5,600 |
| SAWMILL RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 8,260 |
| MID BR CHILLISQUAQUE CR | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 768 |
| TRIB. HOKENDAUQUA CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,436 |
| LITTLE JUNIATA CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 6,533 |
| PICKEREL LAKE | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,584 |
| INDIAN CABIN RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 1,584 |
| SHOHOLA CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 1,584 |
| LITTLE MAHANTANGO CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 990 |
| CATAWISSA CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 323 |
| LOW. LIT. SWATARA CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 150 |
| SWIFT RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,193 |
| Over Middle Creek | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 345 |
| OVEN RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 941 |
| LITTLE LOYALSOCK CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,051 |
| OVER ELK CR. | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 386 |
| ELKLICK RUN | Pennsylvania | Good | 1932 | 94 | 117 |
| CROOKED CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,186 |
| TRIBUTARY TO MILL CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,030 |
| MARVIN CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 544 |
| CEDAR RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 19 |
| KETTLE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 15 |
| CHARLESTON CREEK | Pennsylvania | Good | 1932 | 94 | 290 |
| OVER RAPID RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 870 |
| TRIB.TO SUSQUEHANNA RIVE | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,120 |
| OVER COLD RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 479 |
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.