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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUMMINS-HARBOUR DITCH | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 376 |
| BOKENGEHALAS CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 293 |
| SHARP CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 367 |
| HOUCHINS SLOUGH | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 588 |
| French Ck | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 9,500 |
| WELLINTON CR CEMETARY | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 324 |
| CHARLEMONT CR CLARK RD | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 125 |
| VERMILION RIVER DEAN | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 324 |
| WILLOW CR DURKEE RD. | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 381 |
| CREEK GIFFORD RD. | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 300 |
| DITCH HALLAUER RD. | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 548 |
| BARBER DITCH HALLAUER RD | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 548 |
| WELLINGTON CR JONES | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 212 |
| Brownhelm Creek | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 1,380 |
| BEAVER CR NORTH RDG RD. | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 6,765 |
| BUCK CREEK QUARRY RD. | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 155 |
| CROW CREEK SHORT RD. | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 797 |
| W.B.BLACK RV STEWART | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 46 |
| EAST CREEK STOCKING | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 485 |
| BRENTWOOD LK WATERFALL | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 100 |
| DITCH WHITEHEAD RD. | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 324 |
| MARTINS RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 3,295 |
| MILLS CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 7,403 |
| WB BLACK RIV LAKE AVE | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 5,041 |
| DRY RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 3,650 |
| E BRNH MDLE FK BEAVER CR | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 136 |
| MILL CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 385 |
| TURKEY BROTH CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 185 |
| FISH CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 351 |
| A W TRIBUTARY OF MILL CR | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 300 |
| MILL CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 300 |
| BR OVER PRAIRIE RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 145 |
| BR OVER THOMPSON DT | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 145 |
| BR OVER ENOCH CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 151 |
| BR OVER CARROLL DITCH | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 46 |
| BR OVER PRAIRIE RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 155 |
| BR OVER DUDLEY RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 10 |
| BR OVER DUDLEY RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 156 |
| BR OVER DUDLEY RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 324 |
| BR OVER BELL HARRAMAN DT | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 165 |
| BR OVER ROCK SWALE | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 1,983 |
| BRIDGE OVER ROCK SWALE | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 213 |
| BR OVER HEIMLICH DT | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 324 |
| BR OVER HEIMLICH DITCH | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 169 |
| BR OVER HEIMLICH DITCH | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 292 |
| BR OVER MCKIBBEN DITCH | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 385 |
| E. BRANCH BLACK RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 3,621 |
| BR OF HOLMES BROOK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 1,133 |
| HEALEY CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 500 |
| EIGHTMILE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 133 |
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.