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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILL CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 95 |
| ASHTABULA RIVER E BRANCH | Ohio | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 209 |
| TRIBUTARY - HOCKING RU | Ohio | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 209 |
| BROOKS RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 531 |
| WASHBURN RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 50 |
| MIDDLE BRANCH BULLSKIN C | Ohio | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 209 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 797 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1925 | 101 | 3,816 |
| INDIANA & OHIO RR. | Ohio | Good | 1925 | 101 | 4,559 |
| PATTERSON RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 155 |
| STONELICK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 155 |
| GRASSY FORK | Ohio | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 378 |
| DOAN CREEK CULVERT | Ohio | Good | 1925 | 101 | 115,442 |
| DUGWAY BROOK | Ohio | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 128,947 |
| CHAGRIN RIV 1.46 MIN 322 | Ohio | Good | 1925 | 101 | 11,829 |
| ROCKY RIVER VALLEY PKWY | Ohio | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 10,217 |
| WEST CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 12,791 |
| CSXT RAILROAD | Ohio | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 19,594 |
| WABASH RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 674 |
| HAYDEN RUN (WILCOX RD) | Ohio | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,429 |
| DRY FORK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 9,579 |
| OXFORD CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1925 | 101 | 797 |
| TAYLOR CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,227 |
| BEAVER CREEK (CLOSED) | Ohio | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 20 |
| PLUM RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 3,165 |
| CO RD 228/E BR HRN RVR | Ohio | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 1,158 |
| E BRANCH KOKOSING RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 76 |
| LITTLE STORMS CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 449 |
| BLACKFORK STREAM | Ohio | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 829 |
| BEAVER CREEK-PARK AVENUE | Ohio | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 951 |
| BEARS DEN RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 14,609 |
| YELLOW CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 2,227 |
| INDIAN RUN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 8,620 |
| MEANDER CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 326 |
| W FORK W BRNH MILL CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 453 |
| HONEY CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,276 |
| UNNAMED GORGE | Ohio | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 500 |
| TRIB MANS FORK | Ohio | Good | 1925 | 101 | 385 |
| BRUSH CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 209 |
| KENT RUN TRIB | Ohio | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 247 |
| SANDY RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 30 |
| HOPEWELL CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 324 |
| TRIBUTARY OF WAUGH RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 87 |
| LAMBERSON DITCH | Ohio | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 5,975 |
| W&LE RR. (120) | Ohio | Good | 1925 | 101 | 700 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Good | 1925 | 101 | 1,949 |
| LITTLE STILLWATER CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,340 |
| MUELLER DITCH | Ohio | Good | 1925 | 101 | 1,404 |
| MUELLER DITCH | Ohio | Good | 1925 | 101 | 1,404 |
| JONAHS RUN | Ohio | Good | 1925 | 101 | 805 |
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.