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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUYAHOGA RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 2,343 |
| POPLAR CR (BISH RD NW) | Ohio | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 324 |
| MULLIN CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1923 | 103 | 1,397 |
| BR PAINT CR | Ohio | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 2,601 |
| INDIAN TRAIL CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1923 | 103 | 44 |
| WB BLACK RV(CLOSED HIST) | Ohio | Poor | 1923 | 103 | 1,000 |
| TENMILE CREEK 0005 | Ohio | Poor | 1923 | 103 | 324 |
| PRAIRIE DITCH 0276 | Ohio | Good | 1923 | 103 | 277 |
| OTTAWA RIVER 1178 | Ohio | Poor | 1923 | 103 | 1,796 |
| KINGSBURY CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 10 |
| OLDTOWN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 209 |
| MEIGS CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1923 | 103 | — |
| OLIVE GREEN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 51 |
| TRIB SHARPS FORK FED. CR | Ohio | Good | 1923 | 103 | 209 |
| PRICE CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1923 | 103 | 4,007 |
| TURTLE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 100 |
| BR NIMISHILLEN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 5,293 |
| FOHL DITCH | Ohio | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 1,800 |
| CANAL FEEDER | Ohio | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 1,363 |
| HUDSON RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 3,111 |
| CHIPPEWA CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1923 | 103 | 1,018 |
| LICK FORK | Ohio | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 385 |
| O SHAUGNESSY DAM | Ohio | Good | 1924 | 102 | 12,813 |
| WILLS CR & OHIO CENT RR | Ohio | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 9,313 |
| OVER SOGGY RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 3,979 |
| Eight Mile Creek | Ohio | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 2,227 |
| SNOW FORK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 2,359 |
| BR MARTINS CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 1,945 |
| CRAB RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 209 |
| WILLS CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 196 |
| CENTER RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 3,399 |
| CENTER RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 382 |
| EAST BRANCH BLACK RIVER | Ohio | Poor | 1924 | 102 | 693 |
| OLDTOWN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 209 |
| KENT RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1924 | 102 | 247 |
| Barrell Run | Ohio | Poor | 1924 | 102 | 2,330 |
| CSX RAILROAD | Ohio | Poor | 1924 | 102 | 1,000 |
| CSX RAILROAD | Ohio | Poor | 1924 | 102 | — |
| LITTLE SANDY CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 324 |
| LITTLE SANDY CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 209 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 717 |
| BELLS RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 6,202 |
| WEST FORK OF DUCK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 510 |
| HALFWAY RUN * OLIN | Ohio | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 209 |
| RIVER STYX | Ohio | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 1,295 |
| ROCKY FORD RIVER | Ohio | Poor | 1924 | 102 | 765 |
| ELK FORK | Ohio | Good | 1925 | 101 | 237 |
| ADAMS LAKE | Ohio | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 118 |
| RILEY CREEK - DIXIE HWY | Ohio | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 3,481 |
| ASHTABULA RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 6,767 |
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.