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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.