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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONRAIL RR | Ohio | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 5,223 |
| SHAKER RAPID - RTA 121 | Ohio | Good | 1914 | 112 | 1,715 |
| NS & GCRTA MAINT YARD | Ohio | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 9,363 |
| CSX RR | Ohio | Good | 1914 | 112 | 3,146 |
| S. FORK RATTLESNAKE CREE | Ohio | Good | 1914 | 112 | 324 |
| RATTLESNAKE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 324 |
| DUNLAP DITCH | Ohio | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 324 |
| REELHORN RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 324 |
| SAND FORK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 204 |
| MAUMEE RIVER AND WATER S | Ohio | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 18,850 |
| LITTLE OLIVE GREEN CREEL | Ohio | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 209 |
| SYMMES CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1914 | 112 | 109 |
| SANDUSKY RIVER "CLOSED" | Ohio | Poor | 1914 | 112 | — |
| WILLOW CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 1,701 |
| WILLOW CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 1,701 |
| HESS DITCH | Ohio | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 5,617 |
| MILL CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 209 |
| BIG STILLWATER CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 209 |
| BIG DARBY | Ohio | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 474 |
| COW RUN * PEAVY# | Ohio | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 18 |
| MARGARET CK | Ohio | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 1,397 |
| COUNTY LINE | Ohio | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 90 |
| EAST FORK LITTLE MIAMI | Ohio | Good | 1915 | 111 | 184 |
| WILLS CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 797 |
| SIMMONS RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 209 |
| BIG CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 8,872 |
| CHAGRIN RIVER | Ohio | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 4,146 |
| OLENTANGY RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 1,712 |
| OVER CONV CTR CONN & NSR | Ohio | Good | 1915 | 111 | 30,128 |
| EAGLE CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1915 | 111 | 489 |
| CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1915 | 111 | 489 |
| LITTLE TYMOCHTEE | Ohio | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 324 |
| 1541 BRINKMAN DITCH | Ohio | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 413 |
| INDIAN TRAIL CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 209 |
| PINEY FORK | Ohio | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 209 |
| YELLOW CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 351 |
| WILLIAMSON RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 1,158 |
| LITTLE JELLOWAY CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 1,277 |
| BAKER DT REDFERN RD. | Ohio | Good | 1915 | 111 | 983 |
| BRANCH OF DELAWARE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 500 |
| MILTON RESERVOIR | Ohio | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 3,370 |
| DRY RUN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 400 |
| POPLAR CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 452 |
| WHETSTONE CREEK-CLOSED | Ohio | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 161 |
| TIMBER RUN | Ohio | Good | 1915 | 111 | 983 |
| SWAMP CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 475 |
| NORTH POWELL CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 607 |
| LITTLE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 25 |
| SANDUSKY RIVER | Ohio | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 2,227 |
| EAST RESERVOIR OUTLET | Ohio | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 11,127 |
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.