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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NO NAME STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 495 |
| NS & GCRTA | Ohio | Good | 1921 | 105 | 9,170 |
| NS & GCRTA | Ohio | Good | 1921 | 105 | 9,170 |
| T WALNUT CR(LEONARD RDNW | Ohio | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 140 |
| T CLEARCR(MCDONALD RD SW | Ohio | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 485 |
| GLEN ECHO | Ohio | Good | 1921 | 105 | 11,513 |
| BISHOP RUN | Ohio | Good | 1921 | 105 | 10,507 |
| CRAB RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 96 |
| SALT LICK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 3,304 |
| BLUE CREEK 0931 | Ohio | Good | 1921 | 105 | 2,047 |
| LEADING CREEK TRIB. | Ohio | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 96 |
| KILLBUCK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 435 |
| WHITE RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 477 |
| GREAT MIAMI RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 10,626 |
| TEN MILE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 983 |
| SWAMP CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 3,736 |
| T WALNUT CR(CARNES RD NW | Ohio | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 324 |
| T PAWPAW(BICKEL CHURCH R | Ohio | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 134 |
| RACCOON RUN(BREMEN RD SE | Ohio | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 893 |
| O GLEN ECHO RAVINE | Ohio | Good | 1922 | 104 | 5,300 |
| RACCOON CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1922 | 104 | 385 |
| SCHNAPPS CK (SHEED RD) | Ohio | Good | 1922 | 104 | 4,443 |
| SCHNAPPS CREEK (SHEED RD | Ohio | Good | 1922 | 104 | 4,443 |
| SCHNAPPS CREEK(SHEED RD) | Ohio | Good | 1922 | 104 | 4,443 |
| SCHNAPPS CREEK(SHEED RD) | Ohio | Good | 1922 | 104 | 4,443 |
| SCHNAPPS CK (SHEED RD) | Ohio | Good | 1922 | 104 | 4,443 |
| LITTLE MIAMI RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1922 | 104 | 6,766 |
| CREEK-------TPK(GIVEN RD | Ohio | Good | 1922 | 104 | 900 |
| SCIOTO RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 190 |
| MATHEWS DITCH | Ohio | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 324 |
| SCIOTO RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 724 |
| SCIOTO RIVER | Ohio | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 477 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 2,848 |
| BUCKINGHAM / MARSH RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 324 |
| BUCKINGHAM / CO DI 57 | Ohio | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 324 |
| STONY CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 150 |
| WARD CANAL 1766 | Ohio | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 451 |
| DIVIDING SYCAMORE | Ohio | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 500 |
| GT MIAMI R(TALR DM SPWY) | Ohio | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 4,858 |
| SHAW CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 100 |
| RUSH RUN | Ohio | Good | 1922 | 104 | 301 |
| DOMER DITCH | Ohio | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 3,729 |
| WOLF CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1922 | 104 | 4,560 |
| PUNCHEON FORK | Ohio | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 147 |
| BRANCH OF KILLBUCK CK | Ohio | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 435 |
| BEAR CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 225 |
| FISH CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 32 |
| N BR PORTAGE RIV BAYS RD | Ohio | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 100 |
| N&W RAILRD - S DIXIE HWY | Ohio | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 6,832 |
| RTA65 NSCRR @ W58TH | Ohio | Good | 1923 | 103 | 11,520 |
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.