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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCIPPO CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 304 |
| BUSKIRK CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 324 |
| BR OF SCIOTO (BLACKER) | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 83 |
| BRANCH OF SCIOTO RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 1,010 |
| GRIFFYS RUN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 110 |
| LITTLE WALNUT CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 306 |
| TURKEY RUN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 668 |
| SCIPPO CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 162 |
| BRANCH OF SCIPPO CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 90 |
| DRY RUN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 471 |
| DRY RUN CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 471 |
| DRY RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 298 |
| SALT CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 614 |
| VAN METER RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 132 |
| KINNIKINNICK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 969 |
| PLUM RUN | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 2,213 |
| GROVE RUN | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 270 |
| BRANCH OF LITTLE WALNUT | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 831 |
| SCIPPO CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 400 |
| BR OF YELLOW BUD CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 246 |
| CUYAHOGA RIVER | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 100 |
| GOOSE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 351 |
| POSSUM RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 478 |
| SEVEN MILE CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 522 |
| AUKERMAN CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 30 |
| SCOTTS RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 462 |
| DENNYS BRANCH | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 462 |
| GIFFORDS BRANCH | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 477 |
| KENWORTHY BRANCH | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 20 |
| CLEARWATER CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 98 |
| AUKERMAN CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 629 |
| CLEAR CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 96 |
| LITTLE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 420 |
| LITTLE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 304 |
| LITTLE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 304 |
| RAPES RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 401 |
| SEVEN MILE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 667 |
| PAINT CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 667 |
| SEVENTEEN MILE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 809 |
| FOUR MILE CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 477 |
| LITTLE FOUR MILE CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 385 |
| KELLYS RUN | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 52 |
| TWIN CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 490 |
| SWAMP CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 351 |
| LESLIES RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 631 |
| SAVERS DITCH | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 324 |
| HALDERMAN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 61 |
| AUKERMAN CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 629 |
| SEVEN MILE CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 351 |
| SEVEN MILE CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 351 |
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.