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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGES RUN TRIBUTARY | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 209 |
| BOGGS CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 1,101 |
| BOGGS CREEK TRIBUTARY | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 324 |
| CHAPS RUN | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 255 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 128 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 15 |
| NORTH FORK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 128 |
| DUCK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 554 |
| KEITH FORK | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 15 |
| GLADY RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 797 |
| PATTY CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 485 |
| WILLS CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 96 |
| RANNELLS CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 684 |
| PAWPAW CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 385 |
| DUCK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 44 |
| FLAG RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 209 |
| FLAG RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 50 |
| SCHRIVER FORK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 209 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 209 |
| DUCK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 291 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 96 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 209 |
| SALT RUN | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 209 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 10 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 96 |
| EAST FORK | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 96 |
| DUCK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 96 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 351 |
| EAST FORK DUCK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 96 |
| OPOSSUM RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 96 |
| CREIGHTON RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 96 |
| EAST FORK DUCK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 96 |
| EAST FORK DUCK CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 96 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 96 |
| SOUTH FORK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 96 |
| EAST FORK | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 96 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 96 |
| DUCK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 96 |
| DUCK CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 96 |
| OPPOSSUM RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 209 |
| DUCK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 96 |
| DUCK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 96 |
| Stream | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 30 |
| Schwab Run | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 30 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 209 |
| BIG RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 96 |
| EAST FORK DUCK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 385 |
| EAST FORK | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 385 |
| SHARON FORK | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 67 |
| SHARON FORK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 67 |
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.