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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TURTLE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 500 |
| Westland Mine Entry | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 284 |
| SAINT PATRICK RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 100 |
| LITTLE EQUINUNK CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 1,363 |
| EQUINUNK CREEK | Pennsylvania | Good | 1932 | 94 | 861 |
| FACTORY CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 399 |
| HYPOCRITE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 234 |
| Wilson Run | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 600 |
| TRIB TUNKHANNOCK CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,699 |
| TYLER RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,976 |
| CODORUS CREEK | Pennsylvania | Good | 1932 | 94 | 8,507 |
| SCHUYLKILL RIVER | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 15,348 |
| CSX RAILROAD | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 15,348 |
| SCHUYLKILL EXPWY.&AMTRAK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 15,348 |
| AMTRAK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 21,758 |
| SCHUYLKILL EXPWY RAMP J | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 18,011 |
| Cobbs Creek | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 6,800 |
| SEPTA (Chestnut Hill E) | Pennsylvania | Good | 1932 | 94 | 4,250 |
| SCHUYLKILL EXPWAY;RAMP J | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 18,011 |
| PENNYPACK CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 1,000 |
| BRANCH OF SKIPPACK CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,411 |
| SANATOGA CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 250 |
| EAST HICKORY CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 15 |
| BEAR CREEK | Pennsylvania | Good | 1932 | 94 | 5 |
| PINE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 22,269 |
| PINE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 22,269 |
| I-376 AND CSX RR | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 18,372 |
| NORFOLK SOUTHERN R/R | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 9,028 |
| RUPP RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 151 |
| PATTERSON CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 143 |
| N & S RR BEAVER RIVER | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,402 |
| BUFFALO RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 2,101 |
| RAYSTOWN BR JUNIATA RIV. | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 4,876 |
| WALLACKS BRANCH | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 433 |
| TRIB TO PINE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 110 |
| BALD EAGLE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 2,544 |
| NESHAMINY CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 107,183 |
| HOUGHS CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,958 |
| COOKS RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,134 |
| BRANCH OF UNAMI CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 772 |
| DEEP RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 481 |
| LITTLE NESHAMINY CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 200 |
| Butter Creek | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 100 |
| DELAWARE River | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,600 |
| BUTCHER RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 22,328 |
| BREAKNECK CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 1,157 |
| FINDLAY RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 231 |
| LITTLE BRUBAKER RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,634 |
| PORTAGE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 4,315 |
| BIG POE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Good | 1933 | 93 | 90 |
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.