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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INDIAN CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 3,025 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,300 |
| TRIB TO MAHANOY CR | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 124 |
| GRAVEL RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 400 |
| OVER PLUM CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,431 |
| OVER PLUM CREEK | Pennsylvania | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,431 |
| OVER PLUM CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 703 |
| TRIB TO PLUM CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 703 |
| SHERMANS CREEK | Pennsylvania | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,296 |
| LAUREL RUN | Pennsylvania | Good | 1939 | 87 | 40 |
| SHAEFFER RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 50 |
| DELAWARE RIVER | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 18,429 |
| DINGMANS CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,405 |
| RATTLESNAKE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Good | 1939 | 87 | 537 |
| OUTLET FAIRVIEW LAKE | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 553 |
| PINE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 200 |
| CATAWISSA CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 60 |
| LITTLE SCHUYLKILL RIVER | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,500 |
| SWATARA CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 300 |
| KREB GAP RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 492 |
| TRIBUTARY MIDDLE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Good | 1939 | 87 | 522 |
| OVER SWIFT RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 522 |
| WELLS CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 363 |
| BEAVERDAM RUN | Pennsylvania | Good | 1939 | 87 | 249 |
| SHADE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 706 |
| ELK LICK CREEK | Pennsylvania | Good | 1939 | 87 | 363 |
| ELK LICK CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 363 |
| ELK LICK CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 363 |
| CRAB RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 31,991 |
| TRIB.COXES CREEK;B-348 | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 5,660 |
| BRANCH OF COXES CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 30,880 |
| SR 0281 | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 29,452 |
| TRIB TO COXES CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 30,880 |
| GLADES CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 29,452 |
| TRIB. TO STONEY CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 29,452 |
| TRIB. TO STONY CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 29,452 |
| SR 0160 (LR 55045) | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 29,452 |
| THREE LICK RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 31,200 |
| T-782 | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 31,200 |
| QUEMAHONING RESERVOIR | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 350 |
| OVER MUNCY CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 49 |
| FOREST LAKE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 240 |
| CHARLESTON CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 12,098 |
| OVER TIOGA RIVER | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 843 |
| OVER RAPID RUN | Pennsylvania | Good | 1939 | 87 | 870 |
| OVER RAPID RUN | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 870 |
| OVER OIL CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 5,768 |
| EAST BR. SUGAR CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 100 |
| PETERS CREEK | Pennsylvania | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 1,902 |
| BANE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 121 |
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.