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.

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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.