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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 1,397 |
| DRY FORK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 10,063 |
| BULL RUN CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1919 | 107 | 33,151 |
| WEST FORK MILL CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1919 | 107 | 4,131 |
| WEST FORK OF MILL CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1919 | 107 | 11,185 |
| CIND RAILROAD | Ohio | Good | 1919 | 107 | 2,694 |
| STORYS RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 351 |
| STILLWATER RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 7,470 |
| SALT CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 248 |
| SULPHUR LICK | Ohio | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 351 |
| MIDD BRANCH NIMISHILLEN | Ohio | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 4,747 |
| WOLF RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1919 | 107 | 324 |
| BRANCH OF KILLBUCK CK | Ohio | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 273 |
| CHERRY FORK | Ohio | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 385 |
| LITTLE THREEMILE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 69 |
| ASHTABULA RIVER | Ohio | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 209 |
| MID BR SHADE RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 96 |
| CARTER CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 797 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 155 |
| FLAT RUN | Ohio | Good | 1920 | 106 | 324 |
| PIPES RUN TENN GAS 23 | Ohio | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 716 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 983 |
| SUGARTREE CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1920 | 106 | 317 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 983 |
| BARNES RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 351 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 8,196 |
| FOURMILE RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 477 |
| LITTLE YELLOW CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1920 | 106 | 209 |
| STREAM .1 MI. W COVENTRY | Ohio | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 10,093 |
| NS & GCRTA | Ohio | Good | 1920 | 106 | 6,737 |
| NS & GCRTA | Ohio | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 6,702 |
| MILL RACE GREENVILLE CR. | Ohio | Fair | 1920 | 106 | — |
| PLATTER CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 165 |
| PLATTER CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 165 |
| SCIPPO CR(HEIGLE RD SW | Ohio | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 324 |
| T WALNUT CR(LEITNAKER RD | Ohio | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 324 |
| PLUM RUN (BORROR RD) | Ohio | Good | 1920 | 106 | 1,765 |
| BATES CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 2 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 209 |
| MASSIES CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1920 | 106 | 14 |
| BIRDS RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 96 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 97 |
| YELLOW WATER CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 209 |
| LEATHERWOOD CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 96 |
| FOUR MILE CREEK (4 MILE) | Ohio | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 2,227 |
| HOG CREEK DITCH | Ohio | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 123 |
| FIVE MILE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| SCOTT CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| RUSH CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1920 | 106 | 80 |
| INDIAN TRAIL CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 44 |
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.