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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELKHORN CR PSHEPHERD | Ohio | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 34 |
| BIG SANDY BR RRARCH BN35 | Ohio | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 209 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 169 |
| BRANCH OF ANDERSON CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1910 | 116 | 522 |
| BLACKSNAKE CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1910 | 116 | 351 |
| HANNA DITCH | Ohio | Good | 1910 | 116 | 624 |
| MUDDY CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1910 | 116 | 281 |
| SPAIN CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1910 | 116 | 200 |
| GUEST RUN | Ohio | Good | 1910 | 116 | 564 |
| GAYNOR | Ohio | Good | 1910 | 116 | 983 |
| PLEASANT RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 150 |
| CSX RR WEST OF WALKER AV | Ohio | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 11,723 |
| CHAGRIN RIVER | Ohio | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 3,813 |
| (O) Railroad | Ohio | Good | 1910 | 116 | 10,972 |
| TEN MILE CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 100 |
| MASSIES CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1910 | 116 | 599 |
| STREAM SALT FORK | Ohio | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 60 |
| SOGGY RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 96 |
| Brierly Creek Branch | Ohio | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 1,158 |
| West Fork Mill Creek | Ohio | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 6,941 |
| TRIB OHIO RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 3,338 |
| TAYLOR CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 324 |
| WOLF CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 351 |
| QUEER CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1910 | 116 | 96 |
| TOWN FORK | Ohio | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 31 |
| TRIB OF MOHICAN RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 100 |
| MCCOYS DITCH | Ohio | Good | 1910 | 116 | 438 |
| UNNAMED CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1910 | 116 | 262 |
| BAUGHMAN DITCH | Ohio | Good | 1910 | 116 | 504 |
| HARLEM DITCH | Ohio | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 64 |
| BLACK RIVER PARSONS RD. | Ohio | Good | 1910 | 116 | 3,233 |
| WB BLACK RIV W BRIDGE ST | Ohio | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 4,731 |
| PAINT CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 242 |
| OVER CHERRY VALLEY RUN | Ohio | Good | 1910 | 116 | 324 |
| BEARS DEN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 6,440 |
| BIG RUN | Ohio | Good | 1910 | 116 | 213 |
| SUNFISH CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 209 |
| SHAW CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 948 |
| BULL RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 470 |
| MILNERS FORK | Ohio | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 2,340 |
| NORFOLK-SOUTHERN RXR | Ohio | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 324 |
| TOUBYS RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 2,493 |
| RITTERS RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 100 |
| LICK RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 2,231 |
| LITTLE STILLWATER CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 1,221 |
| TRIB L. MIAMI R (CLOSED) | Ohio | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 336 |
| FIFTEENMILE CK * HELDMA | Ohio | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 140 |
| MOSS RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 96 |
| ROCKY FORD N.BALTIMORE R | Ohio | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 4,483 |
| RADER DITCH HOYTVILLE RD | Ohio | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 50 |
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.