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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W BR NIMISHILLEN CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 2,200 |
| ABANDONED RAILROAD | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 2,202 |
| BR E NIMISHILLEN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 1,297 |
| LITTLE CUYAHOGA RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 10,227 |
| GRAND RIVER | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 209 |
| BUCKHORN CREEKK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 324 |
| LAUREL CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 324 |
| TREACLE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 324 |
| TOWN CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 477 |
| DOG CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 327 |
| TRIB OF PIGEON CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 20 |
| Middle Fork Salt Creek | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 96 |
| TURTLE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 11,006 |
| FIFTEENMILE CK * HADLE | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 76 |
| HORSE RUN * MORRI | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 209 |
| HORSE RUN * BUR | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 84 |
| S BR WOLK CK * BLOXHA | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 351 |
| KILLBUCK CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 281 |
| FOX RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 117 |
| EAST BRANCH OF RED RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 79 |
| MILLBROOK RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 132 |
| REPP RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 373 |
| LITTLE CHIPPEWA | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 456 |
| STEELE DITCH | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 546 |
| W. BRANCH RED RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 589 |
| NEWARK CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 508 |
| APPLE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 432 |
| CLEAR CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 336 |
| LYNN RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 300 |
| SANDUSKY RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 95 |
| CUYAHOGA RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1901 | 125 | 3,176 |
| TRAIN AVE N&S GCRTA55 CR | Ohio | Fair | 1901 | 125 | 14,814 |
| HELLBRANCH RUN (OHARRA) | Ohio | Fair | 1901 | 125 | 558 |
| TRIB TO PIGEON CR | Ohio | Fair | 1901 | 125 | 442 |
| BIG RUN CR | Ohio | Fair | 1901 | 125 | 193 |
| LITTLE SALT CR | Ohio | Good | 1901 | 125 | 203 |
| BUCKLICK CR | Ohio | Good | 1901 | 125 | 120 |
| SUGAR RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1901 | 125 | 8 |
| SYMMES CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1901 | 125 | 8 |
| DICKASON RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1901 | 125 | 11 |
| MULGA RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1901 | 125 | 96 |
| PIGEON CR | Ohio | Poor | 1901 | 125 | 324 |
| BIG RUN CR | Ohio | Poor | 1901 | 125 | 209 |
| FOUR MILE CR | Ohio | Good | 1901 | 125 | 155 |
| LITTLE SCIOTO RIV | Ohio | Fair | 1901 | 125 | 209 |
| LITTLE SCIOTO RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1901 | 125 | 209 |
| BUCK LICK CR | Ohio | Poor | 1901 | 125 | 96 |
| SUGARCAMP CR | Ohio | Poor | 1901 | 125 | 45 |
| BRUSHY FORK CR | Ohio | Fair | 1901 | 125 | 209 |
| BUCKEYE CR | Ohio | Fair | 1901 | 125 | 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.