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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAPES RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 401 |
| SEVEN MILE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 667 |
| PAINT CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 667 |
| SEVENTEEN MILE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 809 |
| FOUR MILE CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 477 |
| LITTLE FOUR MILE CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 385 |
| KELLYS RUN | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 52 |
| TWIN CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 490 |
| SWAMP CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 351 |
| LESLIES RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 631 |
| SAVERS DITCH | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 324 |
| HALDERMAN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 61 |
| AUKERMAN CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 629 |
| SEVEN MILE CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 351 |
| SEVEN MILE CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 351 |
| SEVEN MILE CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 4,665 |
| PRICES CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 769 |
| FOUR MILE CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 351 |
| BROWNS BRANCH | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 237 |
| TRIB TO SEVEN MILE CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 463 |
| DEER CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 351 |
| NORTH POWELL CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 44 |
| SUGAR CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 189 |
| PLUM CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 477 |
| EAST FORK SLATER RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 324 |
| UNNAMED CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 324 |
| MARSH RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 155 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 351 |
| UNNAMED BRANCH HONEY CRK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 324 |
| HERRODS CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 177 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 438 |
| BUCKSKIN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 1,215 |
| STONE RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 789 |
| DEWEY CR. | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 158 |
| DEWEY CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 158 |
| BRANCH OF LITTLE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 879 |
| LITTLE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 20 |
| TRIBUTARY BUCKSKIN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 209 |
| LITTLE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 731 |
| TRIBUTARY INDIAN CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 1,336 |
| RALSTON RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 209 |
| ROZELLE CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 1,517 |
| ROZELLE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 1,517 |
| TRIBUTARY INDIAN CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 414 |
| CLOSED | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 420 |
| GOSHEN RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 446 |
| SUGAR RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 477 |
| DRY RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 2,231 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 418 |
| DRY RUN | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 695 |
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.