Historic Bridges
94,376 bridges built before 1951 across the United States still in service today.
Bridges Built Before 1951
The United States has 94,376 bridges 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WALNUT CR(NEW SALEM RD N | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 188 |
| T WALNUT CR (C.R. 20) | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 1,710 |
| WALNUT CR (LEONARD RD NW | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 140 |
| HAYDEN RUN (HAYDEN RUN) | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 2,620 |
| ALUM CREEK (CLIFTON AVE) | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 2,190 |
| ALUM CREEK (MAIN STREET) | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 707 |
| TRIB TO BIG WALNUT CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 100 |
| SL-3 | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 1,922 |
| BRUSH CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 776 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 200 |
| CHAGRIN RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 1,300 |
| DEW DALE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 768 |
| THORP CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 87 |
| SPANGLER CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 283 |
| SHAWNEE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 4,576 |
| SHAWNEE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 260 |
| SHAWNEE CREEK N BRANCH | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 100 |
| SHAWNEE CREEK N BRANCH | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 295 |
| SHAWNEE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 1,819 |
| SHANNON RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 96 |
| STREAM SKULL FORK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 157 |
| CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 3,938 |
| Banklick Creek Tributary | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 2,227 |
| BRANCH MUDDY CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 3,727 |
| POLK RUN CK. (W. LOV. RD | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 11,927 |
| CREEK (FOREST RD) | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 7,165 |
| GREAT MIAMI RIVER (HAR) | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 9,010 |
| GREAT MIAMI RIVER (COL) | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 4,665 |
| CREEK----INH(HOPEWELL RD | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 700 |
| DUCK CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 200 |
| DUCK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 17,718 |
| TUNNEL (UNUSED) | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 16,495 |
| TRIB TO MILL CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 400 |
| TIDERISHI CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 87 |
| HARDY DITCH | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 485 |
| JOHN LEARN JT | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 32 |
| HOWARD RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 500 |
| JIM CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 324 |
| WILDCAT CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 262 |
| MCCOY RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 324 |
| BLANCHARD RIVER | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 385 |
| CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 50 |
| HEFLING RUN | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 1 |
| CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 93 |
| NORTH FORK OF SHORTCREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 448 |
| SOUTH FORK OF SHORT CREE | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 295 |
| SOUTH FORK OF SHORT CREE | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 295 |
| ELK RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 50 |
| MIDDLE FORK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 209 |
| MIDDLE FORK SHORT CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 501 |
Historic Bridges by State
States ranked by number of bridges built before 1951 still in service.
| State | Historic Bridges | Oldest Year | Avg Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 8,191 | 1900 | 89 yrs |
| Pennsylvania | 6,062 | 1697 | 99 yrs |
| Kansas | 5,656 | 1870 | 93 yrs |
| Oklahoma | 5,554 | 1900 | 89 yrs |
| Missouri | 4,522 | 1874 | 96 yrs |
| California | 4,414 | 1860 | 91 yrs |
| New York | 3,831 | 1800 | 96 yrs |
| Ohio | 3,386 | 1828 | 101 yrs |
| Nebraska | 3,270 | 1888 | 91 yrs |
| Illinois | 3,065 | 1863 | 99 yrs |
| Iowa | 3,036 | 1876 | 98 yrs |
| Tennessee | 2,857 | 1841 | 89 yrs |
| Alabama | 2,703 | 1800 | 90 yrs |
| Indiana | 2,682 | 1838 | 98 yrs |
| Virginia | 2,504 | 1820 | 92 yrs |
| Kentucky | 2,241 | 1835 | 89 yrs |
| Arkansas | 1,932 | 1860 | 89 yrs |
| Georgia | 1,832 | 1872 | 88 yrs |
| New Jersey | 1,814 | 1792 | 99 yrs |
| Michigan | 1,528 | 1867 | 94 yrs |
| Massachusetts | 1,481 | 1764 | 107 yrs |
| Wisconsin | 1,333 | 1887 | 92 yrs |
| South Carolina | 1,282 | 1910 | 89 yrs |
| West Virginia | 1,245 | 1817 | 96 yrs |
| North Carolina | 1,203 | 1900 | 89 yrs |
| Arizona | 1,189 | 1900 | 90 yrs |
| Washington | 1,188 | 1900 | 92 yrs |
| South Dakota | 1,118 | 1900 | 92 yrs |
| Minnesota | 1,035 | 1884 | 94 yrs |
| Vermont | 987 | 1824 | 99 yrs |
| Maryland | 968 | 1809 | 99 yrs |
| Mississippi | 908 | 1900 | 87 yrs |
| Connecticut | 860 | 1832 | 96 yrs |
| Colorado | 857 | 1887 | 89 yrs |
| Oregon | 790 | 1899 | 92 yrs |
| New Mexico | 719 | 1908 | 87 yrs |
| New Hampshire | 716 | 1832 | 97 yrs |
| Florida | 707 | 1900 | 87 yrs |
| North Dakota | 685 | 1885 | 91 yrs |
| Montana | 662 | 1881 | 90 yrs |
| Maine | 630 | 1854 | 92 yrs |
| Louisiana | 614 | 1908 | 87 yrs |
| Puerto Rico | 463 | 1842 | 95 yrs |
| Hawaii | 386 | 1900 | 95 yrs |
| Idaho | 354 | 1908 | 90 yrs |
| Utah | 217 | 1905 | 88 yrs |
| Wyoming | 191 | 1908 | 88 yrs |
| Rhode Island | 179 | 1810 | 107 yrs |
| Delaware | 122 | 1839 | 99 yrs |
| Nevada | 89 | 1900 | 89 yrs |
| District of Columbia | 81 | 1831 | 94 yrs |
| Alaska | 37 | 1910 | 86 yrs |
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.