Historic Bridges in Ohio
3,386 bridges built before 1951 in Ohio still in service today.
Bridges Built Before 1951
The United States has 3,386 bridges in Ohio 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SALT FORK (S BRIDGE) | Ohio | Poor | 1828 | 198 | 50 |
| VALLEY RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1830 | 196 | 209 |
| MAHONING RIVER E BRANCH | Ohio | Fair | 1831 | 195 | 2,000 |
| SIX MILE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1835 | 191 | 324 |
| JIMS RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1840 | 186 | 155 |
| NORTH TURKEYFOOT CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1842 | 184 | 3,596 |
| DRY CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1842 | 184 | 3,596 |
| BAD CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1842 | 184 | 3,596 |
| MASSIES CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1850 | 176 | 352 |
| GLADE RUN | Ohio | Good | 1850 | 176 | 3,215 |
| ABANDONED CONRAIL RR | Ohio | Poor | 1853 | 173 | 250 |
| CHERRY FORK | Ohio | Fair | 1855 | 171 | 566 |
| INDIAN CAMP RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1855 | 171 | 324 |
| BRANCH CHAGRIN RIVER | Ohio | Poor | 1857 | 169 | 7,070 |
| GREAT MIAMI RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1860 | 166 | 324 |
| KILLBUCK CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1863 | 163 | 564 |
| GRAND RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1867 | 159 | 1,392 |
| US27 & OHIO RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1867 | 159 | 9,054 |
| ISLAND RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1867 | 159 | 209 |
| CONNEAUT CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1868 | 158 | 100 |
| GRAND RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1868 | 158 | 657 |
| MUNIC.WALK(EX-RR TUNNEL) | Ohio | Fair | 1870 | 156 | 10,456 |
| LITTLE DARBY | Ohio | Fair | 1870 | 156 | 320 |
| SPAIN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1870 | 156 | 430 |
| EAST FORK OF TODDS FORK | Ohio | Good | 1871 | 155 | 287 |
| PIGEON CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1871 | 155 | 324 |
| LITTLE SCIOTO RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1871 | 155 | 209 |
| BIG RACCOON CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1871 | 155 | 209 |
| WEST BRANCH WOLF CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1872 | 154 | 209 |
| ASHTABULA RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1873 | 153 | 209 |
| BUCKSKIN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1873 | 153 | 124 |
| GRAND RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1874 | 152 | 148 |
| WHETSTONE | Ohio | Poor | 1874 | 152 | 197 |
| BRUSH CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1874 | 152 | 209 |
| EAGLE CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1875 | 151 | 104 |
| OLD WATERWORKS COAL ROOM | Ohio | Fair | 1875 | 151 | 5,915 |
| PINEY FORK | Ohio | Good | 1875 | 151 | 209 |
| SANTOY CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1875 | 151 | 209 |
| MILL CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1876 | 150 | 199 |
| SUNDAY CK | Ohio | Fair | 1876 | 150 | 96 |
| MIDDLE FORK LITTLE BEAVE | Ohio | Fair | 1876 | 150 | 50 |
| GREAT MIAMI RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1876 | 150 | 194 |
| ALUM CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1876 | 150 | 184 |
| Cuyahoga River & CSXT RR | Ohio | Poor | 1876 | 150 | 12,977 |
| ABND.RR.TUNNEL(NO TRS) | Ohio | Poor | 1877 | 149 | 3,326 |
| E FORK LITTLE MIAMI RIVE | Ohio | Fair | 1877 | 149 | 385 |
| COLD RUN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1877 | 149 | 92 |
| STONELICK CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1878 | 148 | 575 |
| SANDUSKY RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1878 | 148 | 83 |
| BLKWD CVD BRG PRATT FORK | Ohio | Poor | 1879 | 147 | 209 |
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.