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.

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Bridge State Condition Year Built Age (Years) ADT
EIGHT MILE CREEK Ohio Fair 1900 126 324
CHICKASAW CREEK Ohio Fair 1900 126 146
WARD DITCH Ohio Fair 1900 126 316
K WAR VETS MRTNSV OHIO R Ohio Fair 1900 126 7,847
CLEAR FORK Ohio Fair 1900 126 477
CREEK Ohio Fair 1900 126 96
STREAM Ohio Fair 1900 126 327
SENCE FORK WILLS CREEK Ohio Poor 1900 126 96
FEED TO PAYNES RUN Ohio Good 1900 126 689
ATKINSON RUN Ohio Fair 1900 126 833
SUNFISH CREEK Ohio Good 1900 126 96
PINEY FORK Ohio Fair 1900 126 209
PATTON RUN Ohio Fair 1900 126 287
GILMORE RUN Ohio Fair 1900 126 167
STREAM Ohio Fair 1900 126 71
LITTLE MUSKINGUM RIVER Ohio Good 1900 126 385
STREAM Ohio Fair 1900 126 385
INDIAN RUN Ohio Good 1900 126 385
CLEAR FORK Ohio Fair 1900 126 209
RIAS RUN Ohio Fair 1900 126 25
STRAIGHT FORK Ohio Poor 1900 126 25
STREAM Ohio Fair 1900 126 96
SKIN CREEK Ohio Poor 1900 126 96
LITTLE MUSKINGUM RIVER Ohio Fair 1900 126 155
STREAM Ohio Fair 1900 126 96
RICH FORK Ohio Fair 1900 126 96
BAKER FORK Ohio Fair 1900 126 114
EAST FORK Ohio Fair 1900 126 324
SUNFISH CREEK Ohio Fair 1900 126 209
PINEY FORK Ohio Fair 1900 126 209
WITTEN FORK Ohio Poor 1900 126 209
CAT RUN Ohio Fair 1900 126 97
PAINE RUN Ohio Poor 1900 126 96
WITTEN CREEK Ohio Fair 1900 126 4
CLEAR FORK Ohio Fair 1900 126 96
CLEAR FORK Ohio Fair 1900 126 209
LITTLE MUSKINGUM RIVER Ohio Poor 1900 126 96
LITTLE MUSKINGUM RIVER Ohio Fair 1900 126 96
TRAIL RUN Ohio Fair 1900 126 96
LITTLE MUSKINGUM RIVER Ohio Poor 1900 126 209
MILLER RUN Ohio Fair 1900 126 96
MILLER RUN Ohio Poor 1900 126 2
NARROWS RUN Ohio Poor 1900 126 4
STREAM Ohio Fair 1900 126 155
STREAM Ohio Fair 1900 126 96
STREAM Ohio Poor 1900 126 5
Twin Creek Ohio Fair 1900 126 63
Spring Run Ohio Fair 1900 126 225
Poplar Run Ohio Poor 1900 126 120
SPRING RUN Ohio Fair 1900 126 207

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.