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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT RUN | Ohio | Good | 1905 | 121 | 167 |
| PRAIRIE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1905 | 121 | 209 |
| TRIBUTARY RALSTON RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1905 | 121 | 471 |
| DUCK CREEK * JACKSO | Ohio | Fair | 1905 | 121 | 209 |
| SUGAR CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1905 | 121 | 410 |
| KISER DITCH | Ohio | Fair | 1905 | 121 | 23 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1906 | 120 | 1,573 |
| OVER W&L.E. RR | Ohio | Poor | 1906 | 120 | 6,311 |
| LONG RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1906 | 120 | 937 |
| ALUM CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1906 | 120 | 267 |
| SEVEN MILE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1906 | 120 | 351 |
| MULGEE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1906 | 120 | 272 |
| BEECH CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1906 | 120 | 394 |
| LICK FORK | Ohio | Fair | 1907 | 119 | 496 |
| MLK BLVD&DOAN BRK | Ohio | Good | 1907 | 119 | 11,714 |
| GREENVILLE CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1907 | 119 | 11,293 |
| WEST FORK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1907 | 119 | 1,295 |
| WELLS JT CO DITCH | Ohio | Fair | 1907 | 119 | 96 |
| EB BLACK RIV E. BROAD ST | Ohio | Fair | 1907 | 119 | 13,842 |
| BLACK RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1907 | 119 | 231 |
| CROOKED CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1907 | 119 | 1,336 |
| WOLF CREEK PATTINS MILL | Ohio | Good | 1907 | 119 | 185 |
| OHIO BRUSH CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1908 | 118 | 251 |
| W & LE RR | Ohio | Poor | 1908 | 118 | 2,553 |
| B&O RAILROAD - CLOSED | Ohio | Poor | 1908 | 118 | 500 |
| HOCKING RIVER(ETY ROAD) | Ohio | Fair | 1908 | 118 | 3,425 |
| T WALNUT CR (C.R. 20) | Ohio | Good | 1908 | 118 | 1,710 |
| Banklick Creek Tributary | Ohio | Good | 1908 | 118 | 2,227 |
| S FORK TAYLORS CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1908 | 118 | 3,193 |
| CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1908 | 118 | 2,952 |
| LITTLE MONDAY CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1908 | 118 | 82 |
| MAD RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1908 | 118 | 438 |
| CHEROKEE RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1908 | 118 | 967 |
| FLAT BRANCH | Ohio | Fair | 1908 | 118 | 567 |
| MOXAHALA CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1908 | 118 | 1,666 |
| NORTH FORK PAINT CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1908 | 118 | 148 |
| INDIAN TRAIL CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1908 | 118 | 846 |
| LITTLE STILLWATER CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1908 | 118 | 2,453 |
| AUGLAIZE RIVER HAY RD | Ohio | Good | 1909 | 117 | 175 |
| CONNEAUT CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1909 | 117 | 600 |
| LITTLE BEAVER CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1909 | 117 | 324 |
| BIG CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1909 | 117 | 100 |
| East Fork of Mill Creek | Ohio | Fair | 1909 | 117 | 4,131 |
| BOKENGEHALAS CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1909 | 117 | 313 |
| LAUREL FORK RD (DRY RUN) | Ohio | Poor | 1909 | 117 | 86 |
| BRUSH CREEK CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 44 |
| SUNDAY CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 100 |
| TRAIL RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 200 |
| W FORK OHIO BRUSH CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1910 | 116 | 797 |
| C.I. & W. RR | Ohio | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 750 |
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.