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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR. S. FORK WHEELING CK. | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 214 |
| POLEN RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 106 |
| BROWNS CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 230 |
| SCOTT RUN | Pennsylvania | Good | 1938 | 88 | 52 |
| SHAVERS CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,457 |
| MILL CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 147 |
| MILL CREEK | Pennsylvania | Good | 1938 | 88 | 147 |
| MURRAYS RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 36 |
| STANDING STONE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Good | 1938 | 88 | 352 |
| STANDING STONE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Good | 1938 | 88 | 44 |
| GREAT TROUGH CREEK | Pennsylvania | Good | 1938 | 88 | 175 |
| SMITH RUN | Pennsylvania | Good | 1938 | 88 | 267 |
| ROBINSON RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 989 |
| STUMP CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 189 |
| REDBANK CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 244 |
| BIG RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 162 |
| TUSCARORA CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 199 |
| LAUREL RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 199 |
| LITTLE COCOLAMUS CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 515 |
| LICK CREEK | Pennsylvania | Good | 1938 | 88 | 167 |
| TRIB. TO COCOLAMUS CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 610 |
| RUSH BROOK PA 107 | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 9,488 |
| KENNEDY CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 965 |
| LACKAWANNA RIVER | Pennsylvania | Good | 1938 | 88 | 2,298 |
| BELLS RUN | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 763 |
| LITTLE BEAVER CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 5,703 |
| TRIB.LITTLE BEAVER CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 208 |
| Trib Little Beaver Creek | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 958 |
| Little Beaver Creek | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 958 |
| LITTLE BEAVER CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 444 |
| ENOLA LOW GRADE TRAIL | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 796 |
| BRUBAKER RUN | Pennsylvania | Good | 1938 | 88 | 1,127 |
| CONOY CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 130 |
| BRANDYWINE CREEK TRIB | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 775 |
| SR 224 | Pennsylvania | Good | 1938 | 88 | 781 |
| TRIB SWATARA CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,325 |
| LITTLE NESCOPECK CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 3,274 |
| HUNLOCK CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 412 |
| W.B. SUSQUEHANNA RIVER | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 3,254 |
| LARRYS CREEK | Pennsylvania | Good | 1938 | 88 | 19,230 |
| WALLIS RUN | Pennsylvania | Good | 1938 | 88 | 628 |
| OVER PLUNKETTS CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 271 |
| WOLF RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 7,498 |
| GLADE RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 300 |
| MARVIN CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 30 |
| PORTAGE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 225 |
| CHESTNUT RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,985 |
| Wolf Creek Branch | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 34 |
| LAKE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 12,983 |
| BRANCH TACONY CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 6,088 |
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.