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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRIB. OF LINGANORE CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,309 |
| WELDON CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 493 |
| HAMILTON RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 9,505 |
| Maryland Midland Railway | Maryland | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,105 |
| GEORGES CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,430 |
| BUTCHER RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,430 |
| JONES FALLS | Maryland | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10,911 |
| INDIAN RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,651 |
| NCR TRAIL | Maryland | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,350 |
| LITTLE FALLS | Maryland | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,350 |
| BRICE RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,551 |
| FOURTH MINE BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,340 |
| MATTAWOMAN CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,231 |
| GILBERT CREEK | Maryland | Good | 1930 | 96 | 2,592 |
| PLEASANT BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 7,952 |
| MONOCACY RIVER | Maryland | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 12,583 |
| CSX TRANS. | Maryland | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,198 |
| WINTERS RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20,564 |
| SWAN CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,030 |
| LITTLE DEER CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 6,673 |
| CHESTER RIVER | Maryland | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 13,835 |
| HAWLINGS RIVER | Maryland | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10,740 |
| MATAPONI CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,500 |
| LOCKS SWAMP CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,951 |
| NORFOLK SOUTHERN RR | Maryland | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 29,484 |
| MILL RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 336 |
| FLINTSTONE CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 141 |
| CSXT RAILROAD | Maryland | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 110 |
| DEEP RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,531 |
| DEADMAN RUN | Maryland | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 388 |
| BRICE RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,300 |
| TRIBUTARY TO WEST BRANCH | Maryland | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,000 |
| GEORGES RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,381 |
| I-83 ABANDONED RR | Maryland | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 18,180 |
| UNDERGROUND CONDUIT | Maryland | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,262 |
| I-83 AND AMTRAK RAILROAD | Maryland | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 12,191 |
| GWYNNS FALLS CSX | Maryland | Good | 1930 | 96 | 18,410 |
| I-83 AND JONES FALLS | Maryland | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 10,157 |
| STONY RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 11,921 |
| EASTERN AVENUE | Maryland | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 36,467 |
| MOORES RUN | Maryland | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 10,737 |
| CSX | Maryland | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 15,177 |
| KEY HIGHWAY | Maryland | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 12,887 |
| W BRANCH OF HERRING RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 8,543 |
| STONEY RUN | Maryland | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,220 |
| BACK CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 525 |
| BASIN RUN | Maryland | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 94 |
| ROCK RUN CREEK | Maryland | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 309 |
| PINEY CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 326 |
| BIG PIPE CREEK | Maryland | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,268 |
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.