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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ditch | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 9,621 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 373 |
| LITTLE WOLF CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 209 |
| MILL CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 175 |
| CLOSED | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 150 |
| BIG WALNUT CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 66 |
| N.BRANCH KOKOSING | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 161 |
| SHAW CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 58 |
| CEDAR FORK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 92 |
| S.BRANCH KOKOSING | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 105 |
| S.BRANCH KOKOSING | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 105 |
| CLOSED | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 250 |
| KOKOSING RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 209 |
| TRIB. OF KOKOSING | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 530 |
| N.BRANCH KOKOSING | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 72 |
| TRIB. OF FLAT RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 90 |
| COLLINS FORK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 209 |
| MEIGS CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 324 |
| MANNS FORK SALT CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 328 |
| DRY RIFFLE RUN TRIB | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 209 |
| MANNS FORK SALT CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 137 |
| KENT RUN TRIB | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 140 |
| KENT RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 209 |
| BUFFALO FORK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 209 |
| LITTLE DUNCAN RUN | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 351 |
| BRUSH CREEK TRIB | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 928 |
| BRUSH CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 209 |
| SALT RUN | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 375 |
| MOXAHALA CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 514 |
| KENT RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 240 |
| SHAWNEE RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 553 |
| THOMPSON RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 300 |
| THOMPSON RUN | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 351 |
| KENT RUN | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 209 |
| TIMBER RUN | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 2,073 |
| TIMBER RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 1,695 |
| LITTLE WAKATOMIKA CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 797 |
| MUSKINGUM RIVER TRIB | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 324 |
| SYMMES CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 109 |
| SOUTH BRANCH | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 50 |
| SOUTH BRANCH | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 50 |
| NORTH BRANCH TRIB | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 209 |
| SOUTH BRANCH | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 209 |
| SALT CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 240 |
| SALT CREEK TRIBUTARY | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 209 |
| SALT CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 477 |
| WHITE EYES CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 209 |
| WHITE EYES CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 209 |
| NORTH CROOKED CREEK TRIB | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 314 |
| NORTH CROOKED CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 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.