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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRIBUTARY CRABAPPLE CREE | Ohio | Good | 1920 | 106 | 209 |
| RUSH RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 209 |
| PINEY FORK | Ohio | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 203 |
| CROXTON RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 79 |
| JUG RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 209 |
| JUG RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 209 |
| TRIB OF ICE CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 873 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 96 |
| CRANES NEST CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 209 |
| CHARLEMONT CR BAKER | Ohio | Good | 1920 | 106 | 155 |
| THREE MILE RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 3,334 |
| MILL CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 9,311 |
| KINGSBURY CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 210 |
| LEADING CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| OLDTOWN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 209 |
| BLIERDOFER DITCH | Ohio | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 476 |
| BIG BLACK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 70 |
| Sycamore Creek | Ohio | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 9,783 |
| WHETSTONE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 172 |
| OVER BR WHITE EYES CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 939 |
| SIX MILE CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 74 |
| SHERER RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 305 |
| RIDENOUR RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 830 |
| CLEARWATER CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 612 |
| PAINT CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 183 |
| DIXONS BRANCH | Ohio | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 477 |
| LICK RUN CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1920 | 106 | 557 |
| TRIBUTARY | Ohio | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 351 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Ohio | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 797 |
| SLATER RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 96 |
| UNNAMED BRANCH | Ohio | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 4,036 |
| CHERRY RUN | Ohio | Good | 1920 | 106 | 95 |
| WAUGH RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 324 |
| OWL CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 149 |
| BIERS RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 2,354 |
| DRY RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 651 |
| KINNIKINNICK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 25 |
| TUSCARAWAS RIVER | Ohio | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 6,047 |
| BRANCH OF BUCK RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 316 |
| NEWMANS RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 2,477 |
| GUM RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 324 |
| EIGHTMILE CK * ROSENBUS | Ohio | Good | 1920 | 106 | 209 |
| BRANCH OF MUDDY FORK | Ohio | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 271 |
| SILVER CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| N. BRANCH SALT CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 582 |
| LEATHERWOOD CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 101 |
| BEAR CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 70 |
| MIAMI & ERIE CANAL | Ohio | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 5,474 |
| TODDS RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 347 |
| FAGINS RUN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 291 |
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.