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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENECA FORK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 209 |
| GLADY RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 209 |
| KEITH FORK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 408 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 485 |
| OTTERSLIDE RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 100 |
| UNNAMED DITCH | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 167 |
| PRAIRIE CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 324 |
| HAGERMAN CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 96 |
| 2STREAM | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 386 |
| PAINTER CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 385 |
| DOTSON CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 15 |
| PAINTER CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 385 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 209 |
| MOXAHALA CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 96 |
| PUSSY CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 209 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 96 |
| STREAM McLUNEY CR | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 40 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 209 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 96 |
| PAINTER CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 209 |
| DRY RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 96 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 96 |
| TURKEY RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 209 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 209 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 96 |
| RUSH CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 477 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 209 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 96 |
| CENTER BRANCH | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 209 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 100 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 209 |
| Jonathan Cr. - STREAM | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 96 |
| RUSH CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 100 |
| SHAWNEE CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | — |
| WEST BRANCH SUNDAY CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 100 |
| BURLEY RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 453 |
| BRANCH OF WALNUT CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 901 |
| MUD RUN | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 520 |
| GREENBRIER CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 379 |
| OPOSSUM RUN | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 209 |
| MOCCASIN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 324 |
| MOCCASIN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 324 |
| PLUM RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 614 |
| RATHMEL DITCH | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 429 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 46 |
| BRANCH OF WALNUT CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 46 |
| BR OF YELLOW BUD CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 324 |
| DRY RUN | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 248 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 728 |
| BRANCH OF WALNUT CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 490 |
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.