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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST FORK OF EAGLE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1879 | 147 | 148 |
| WEST FORK LITTLE BEAVER | Ohio | Good | 1879 | 147 | — |
| LITTLE MUSKINGUM RIVER | Ohio | Poor | 1879 | 147 | 209 |
| CONRAIL PENN CENTRAL R-R | Ohio | Fair | 1880 | 146 | 324 |
| CROSS CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1880 | 146 | 951 |
| LITTLE BEAVER CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1882 | 144 | 305 |
| LAMEREAUX/W BR HRN RVR | Ohio | Fair | 1882 | 144 | 209 |
| MIAMI RIVER | Ohio | Poor | 1882 | 144 | 816 |
| SUGAR CREEK MARK RD | Ohio | Fair | 1883 | 143 | 351 |
| CAESARS CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1883 | 143 | 12 |
| PLUM CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1883 | 143 | 7,627 |
| FLAT RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1883 | 143 | 100 |
| LITTLE BEAVER CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1884 | 142 | 324 |
| BIG WALNUT CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1884 | 142 | 78 |
| DOAN CREEK AT MLK BLVD | Ohio | Fair | 1885 | 141 | 20,699 |
| BIG DARBY CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1885 | 141 | 2,357 |
| LITTLE MUSKINGUM RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1886 | 140 | 209 |
| Muskingum River | Ohio | Good | 1886 | 140 | 1,236 |
| W. BR. WOLF CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1886 | 140 | 209 |
| SAMS CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1887 | 139 | 30 |
| CLOSED | Ohio | Poor | 1888 | 138 | 150 |
| S WOLF CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1888 | 138 | 114 |
| S. BRANCH KOKOSING | Ohio | Good | 1889 | 137 | 283 |
| NO NAME | Ohio | Good | 1890 | 136 | 380 |
| PENN RR | Ohio | Fair | 1890 | 136 | 324 |
| SHAWNEE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1890 | 136 | 3,007 |
| TRIB W FORK MILL CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1890 | 136 | 21,420 |
| MIDDLE FORK SUGAR CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1890 | 136 | 209 |
| FRENCH CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1890 | 136 | 12,482 |
| W & LE RR (TUNNEL) | Ohio | Fair | 1891 | 135 | 1,841 |
| ARGYLE-WOODLND (SUNBURY) | Ohio | Good | 1892 | 134 | 12,400 |
| KOKOSING RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1892 | 134 | 26,321 |
| MIAMI-ERIE CANAL | Ohio | Fair | 1893 | 133 | 385 |
| LITTLE BEAVER CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1893 | 133 | 324 |
| NORTH FORK LITTLE BEAVER | Ohio | Fair | 1893 | 133 | 156 |
| MILL CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1894 | 132 | 6,729 |
| WILLS CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1894 | 132 | — |
| PRICES CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1894 | 132 | 324 |
| FOUR MILE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1894 | 132 | 52 |
| TIDERISHI DITCH | Ohio | Poor | 1895 | 131 | 37 |
| GORDON CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1895 | 131 | 30 |
| SEVEN MILE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1895 | 131 | 324 |
| CRABAPPLE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1896 | 130 | 351 |
| TRIB. N. BR. KOKOSING | Ohio | Poor | 1896 | 130 | 40 |
| MLK BOULEVARD | Ohio | Fair | 1897 | 129 | 8,581 |
| Mill Creek | Ohio | Good | 1897 | 129 | 2,000 |
| GLADES RD (ROCKY FORK CK | Ohio | Fair | 1897 | 129 | 383 |
| MILL CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1898 | 128 | 6,042 |
| OHIO BRUSH CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 212 |
| SOUTHFORKSCIOTOBRUSHCREE | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 385 |
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.