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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRIB TO HOLLAND FORK | Ohio | Fair | 1901 | 125 | 324 |
| TRIB TO HOLLAND FORK | Ohio | Poor | 1901 | 125 | 100 |
| HUNTINGCAMP CR | Ohio | Fair | 1901 | 125 | 96 |
| MC INTYRE CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1901 | 125 | 477 |
| YELLOW CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1901 | 125 | 209 |
| OSBORNE RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1901 | 125 | 100 |
| DEANS FORK * BOWI | Ohio | Fair | 1901 | 125 | 76 |
| GRASSY FORK | Ohio | Good | 1902 | 124 | 351 |
| BULLSKIN CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1902 | 124 | 477 |
| EUCLID CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 22,823 |
| SYMMES CR | Ohio | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 324 |
| RED SLOUGH DITCH | Ohio | Good | 1902 | 124 | 210 |
| QUARRY LAKE QUARRY RD | Ohio | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 748 |
| LITTLE WALNUT CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 912 |
| THORN RUN | Ohio | Good | 1902 | 124 | 258 |
| DOAN BROOK | Ohio | Fair | 1903 | 123 | 10,957 |
| MCINTYRE CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1903 | 123 | 110 |
| TRIBUTARY OF BRUSH RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1903 | 123 | 24 |
| SYCAMORE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1903 | 123 | 40 |
| OLIVE GREEN CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1903 | 123 | 209 |
| CROOKED CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1903 | 123 | 180 |
| WEST-BR-NIMISHILLEN-CREE | Ohio | Fair | 1903 | 123 | 4,914 |
| LITTLE STILLWATER CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1903 | 123 | 1,743 |
| TWOMILE CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1904 | 122 | 460 |
| STONELICK CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1904 | 122 | 870 |
| SANDUSKY RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1904 | 122 | 351 |
| BALDWIN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1904 | 122 | 4,175 |
| MARKLEY RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1904 | 122 | 324 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1904 | 122 | 1,017 |
| WB BLACK RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1904 | 122 | 3,748 |
| EAST BRANCH LOST CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1904 | 122 | 164 |
| TWIN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1904 | 122 | 655 |
| LITTLE CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1904 | 122 | 311 |
| TRIB. OF LITTLE CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1904 | 122 | 293 |
| LITTLE CUYAHOGA RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1904 | 122 | 7,682 |
| MAD RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1905 | 121 | 324 |
| SALT RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1905 | 121 | 3,809 |
| HEMLOCK CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1905 | 121 | 619 |
| HELLBRANCH (GROVE CITY) | Ohio | Fair | 1905 | 121 | 2,552 |
| NORFOLK SO RR (HUBBARD) | Ohio | Good | 1905 | 121 | 2,861 |
| MONDAY CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1905 | 121 | 155 |
| CROCKETS RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1905 | 121 | 351 |
| LAUREL RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1905 | 121 | 155 |
| QUEER CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1905 | 121 | 50 |
| SR-7 RR & OHIO RIVER | Ohio | Poor | 1905 | 121 | 6,845 |
| JOHNS CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1905 | 121 | 70 |
| TRIB MEIGS CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1905 | 121 | 30 |
| MANS FORK | Ohio | Good | 1905 | 121 | 96 |
| TRIB. WOLF CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1905 | 121 | 209 |
| ISLAND RUN | Ohio | Good | 1905 | 121 | 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.