Historic Bridges in Maryland
968 bridges built before 1951 in Maryland still in service today.
Bridges Built Before 1951
The United States has 968 bridges in Maryland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORCUS BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 3,541 |
| WILSON RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 10,524 |
| GRAYS RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 12,210 |
| LITTLE MONOCACY RIVER | Maryland | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 5,050 |
| LITTLE BENNETT CREEK | Maryland | Good | 1925 | 101 | 7,540 |
| MOLL DYERS RUN | Maryland | Good | 1925 | 101 | 2,190 |
| LITTLE TONOLOWAY CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 4,051 |
| LITTLE PINEY RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 382 |
| AMTRAK | Maryland | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 12,887 |
| I-83 JONES FALLS & MTA | Maryland | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 10,400 |
| HERRING RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 22,752 |
| AMTRAK | Maryland | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,270 |
| PINEY CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1925 | 101 | — |
| CARROLL CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,481 |
| DEER CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 112 |
| TRIB TO S BR PATAPSCO R | Maryland | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 1,427 |
| BENNETT CREEK | Maryland | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 608 |
| POTOMAC RIVER TRIBUTARY | Maryland | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,322 |
| LITTLE MONOCACY RIVER | Maryland | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 161 |
| LITTLE SENECA CREEK | Maryland | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 437 |
| SENECA CREEK TRIBUTARY | Maryland | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 615 |
| CSXT RAILROAD | Maryland | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,727 |
| TOWN CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 43 |
| HUNTING CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 7,412 |
| BALLENGER CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 17,450 |
| BR OF POTOMAC RIVER | Maryland | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 2,471 |
| QUANTICO CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,119 |
| JENNINGS RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,125 |
| SECOND MINE BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 2,118 |
| TRIBUTARY TO GUNPOWDER F | Maryland | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 400 |
| CASSELMAN RIVER | Maryland | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 413 |
| HAWLINGS RIVER | Maryland | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,000 |
| PINEY RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 12,400 |
| FLAT RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 1,820 |
| LITTLE HUNTING CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 1,072 |
| SUSQUEHANNA RIVER | Maryland | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 14,243 |
| CATTAIL CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 13,200 |
| REDDY BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 10,740 |
| LITTLE ANTIETAM CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 490 |
| NASSAWANGO CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 4,540 |
| GILBERT SWAMP RUN | Maryland | Poor | 1927 | 99 | 656 |
| TRIB TO PATUXENT RIVER | Maryland | Good | 1927 | 99 | 14,730 |
| LITTLE GUNPOWDER FALLS | Maryland | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 8,520 |
| LITTLE GUNPOWDER FALLS | Maryland | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 10,192 |
| PLUM POINT CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 692 |
| REEDER RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,192 |
| BEAVER BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,211 |
| CATOCTIN CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 4,580 |
| CATOCTIN CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 3,891 |
| CYPRESS BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,841 |
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.