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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEROME FORK OVERFLOW | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 1,362 |
| HOSKINS CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 2,812 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 1,838 |
| MILL CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 291 |
| WHEELER CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 923 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 429 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 281 |
| W. BRANCH ASHTABULA RIVE | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 155 |
| PHELPS CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 485 |
| PYMATUNING CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 209 |
| CONNEAUT CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 58 |
| GRIGGS CREEK TRIBUTARY | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 225 |
| MILL CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 155 |
| CROOKED CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 204 |
| GRAND RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 1,297 |
| CONNEAUT CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | — |
| ASHTABULA RIVER TRIB. | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 209 |
| ASHTABULA CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 209 |
| ASHTABULA RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 40 |
| LEBANON CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 209 |
| ROCK CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 38 |
| ASHTABULA RIVER W BRANCH | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 209 |
| ASHTABULA RIVER E BRANCH | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 209 |
| ASHTABULA RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 433 |
| MILL CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 79 |
| ASHTABULA RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 115 |
| PYMATUNING CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 324 |
| ROCK CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 172 |
| CONNEAUT CREEK TRIBUTARY | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 400 |
| CONNEAUT CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 600 |
| SUNDAY CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 40 |
| STROUDS RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 100 |
| SKUNK RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 80 |
| EAST BR SHADE RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 209 |
| W BRANCH SUNDAY CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 450 |
| PIPE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 962 |
| CAPTINA CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 177 |
| CAT HOLLOW | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 96 |
| NORTH FORK CAPTINA CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 209 |
| WHEELING CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 734 |
| BR EAGLE CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 96 |
| BEETLE CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 385 |
| LITTLE STERLING RUN | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 500 |
| Darrs Run | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 401 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 780 |
| LEES CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 690 |
| MUTTON RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 1,300 |
| PANTHER RUN | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 951 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 947 |
| RAMSEY STRAIGHT | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 96 |
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.