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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DITCH 2311 TULLER ROAD | Ohio | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 75 |
| TONTOGANY CREEK AND ROAD | Ohio | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 106 |
| DITCH 2315 POE RD | Ohio | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 874 |
| INDIANA & OHIO CENTRAL R | Ohio | Good | 1911 | 115 | 11,414 |
| LITTLE RUN | Ohio | Good | 1911 | 115 | 91 |
| WHEELING & LAKE ERIE RR | Ohio | Fair | 1911 | 115 | 5,545 |
| WEST BR EUCLID CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1911 | 115 | 4,921 |
| CONRAIL RR | Ohio | Fair | 1911 | 115 | 6,702 |
| PADDYS RUN CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1911 | 115 | 1,021 |
| SALT RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1911 | 115 | 59 |
| PLUM CREEK NICHOLS RD. | Ohio | Fair | 1911 | 115 | 624 |
| BANNISTER DITCH REED | Ohio | Fair | 1911 | 115 | 351 |
| BIG RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1911 | 115 | 172 |
| HERRODS CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1911 | 115 | 66 |
| MID BRCH SHADE RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1912 | 114 | 351 |
| COLCLASER RUN | Ohio | Good | 1912 | 114 | 324 |
| MOORES FORK | Ohio | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 324 |
| NO NAME | Ohio | Good | 1912 | 114 | 119 |
| LITTLE BULL CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 324 |
| MOHICAN RIVER | Ohio | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 385 |
| CONRAIL N&S RR-RTA 24 | Ohio | Good | 1912 | 114 | 7,225 |
| T RUSH CR (BETHEL RD SE) | Ohio | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 62 |
| West Fork Channel | Ohio | Good | 1912 | 114 | 12,828 |
| LITTLE PINE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 454 |
| BEAVER CR NORTH RIDGE RD | Ohio | Good | 1912 | 114 | 6,765 |
| W BR NIMISHILLEN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 4,749 |
| GRAND RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 96 |
| BACKBONE CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1913 | 113 | 983 |
| STONELICK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 637 |
| WEST BR ROCKY RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 3,807 |
| LITTLE WALNUT CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 351 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 324 |
| US 36 OVER BIKE PATH | Ohio | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 5,338 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 4,879 |
| AN E TRIBUTARY OF MILL C | Ohio | Good | 1913 | 113 | 300 |
| LITTLE OLIVE GREEN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 51 |
| LITTLE OLIVE GREEN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 209 |
| FOUR MILE RUN | Ohio | Good | 1913 | 113 | 66 |
| MUSKINGUM RIVER | Ohio | Poor | 1913 | 113 | 8,919 |
| AUKERMAN CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1913 | 113 | 70 |
| CLEARFORK RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1913 | 113 | 351 |
| TUSCARAWAS RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 5,755 |
| BUCKHORN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 376 |
| SANDUSKY RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1913 | 113 | 369 |
| FLAT FORK CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 50 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 111 |
| CENTER BRANCH | Ohio | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 596 |
| REBERT PK & BR MUD RUN | Ohio | Good | 1914 | 112 | 1,109 |
| NO NAME | Ohio | Good | 1914 | 112 | 209 |
| N FORK LITTLE BEAVER CRK | Ohio | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 70 |
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.