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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUGAN RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1916 | 110 | 1,411 |
| NINE MILE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 4,066 |
| NORFOLK SOUTHERN RR | Ohio | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 14,963 |
| SYCAMORE CR(TOLLGATE RD) | Ohio | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 1,842 |
| SUMMITT OVER IUKA AVE | Ohio | Good | 1916 | 110 | 11,078 |
| CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 2,582 |
| DUNLAP CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 385 |
| TRIBUTARY TO MILLCREEK | Ohio | Good | 1916 | 110 | 4,999 |
| CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1916 | 110 | 13,377 |
| SPRG GRV&MILL CK(HOPPLE) | Ohio | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 24,189 |
| DITCH 1179 (CLOSED) | Ohio | Poor | 1916 | 110 | 10 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 200 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 351 |
| BLACKWATER CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 101 |
| BRANCH OF SUGAR CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 157 |
| PENN CENTRAL | Ohio | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 204 |
| CUY. RIVER & RTA | Ohio | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 20,094 |
| CONRAIL RR | Ohio | Good | 1917 | 109 | 5,223 |
| Norfolk Southern Tracks | Ohio | Poor | 1917 | 109 | 200 |
| INDUSTRIAL FLATS WEST | Ohio | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 4,106 |
| LATERAL STILLWATER R | Ohio | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 351 |
| OHIO CANAL REMNANT | Ohio | Good | 1917 | 109 | 1,805 |
| T WALNUT CR(JEFFERSON RD | Ohio | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 174 |
| RHODES DITCH (BABBITT) | Ohio | Good | 1917 | 109 | 1,527 |
| WEST FORK MILL CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 18,918 |
| LITTLE DUCK CREEK (PLAIN | Ohio | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 14,414 |
| KEMPER LANE | Ohio | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 7,967 |
| ELDER CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 155 |
| TWIN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 497 |
| ELK FORK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 209 |
| Williams Run | Ohio | Good | 1918 | 108 | 130 |
| TWELVE MILE CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1918 | 108 | 983 |
| BIG CRK 2.85 MI S. OF 17 | Ohio | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 20,915 |
| SULPHER CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 73 |
| HOCKING RV(MT ZION RD NW | Ohio | Good | 1918 | 108 | 324 |
| LITTLE WALNUT(LITH-WINCH | Ohio | Good | 1918 | 108 | 1,385 |
| LEES CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1918 | 108 | 3,938 |
| CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 71 |
| EAGLE CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1918 | 108 | 10,011 |
| Mill Creek | Ohio | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 1,500 |
| CREEK----AND(U B CHURCH) | Ohio | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 7,123 |
| MATHEWS DITCH | Ohio | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 351 |
| FITCHU DITCH | Ohio | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 129 |
| BIGHAM / HONEY CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 155 |
| ALDRIDGE RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 209 |
| MORRISON CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 324 |
| MAHONING RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 5,614 |
| SUGAR CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 385 |
| N&S RR & RTA | Ohio | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 9,170 |
| T CHERRY RUN(CEDAR HILL | Ohio | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 643 |
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.