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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEASE DITCH | Ohio | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 16 |
| STILLWATER CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1927 | 99 | 1,611 |
| KILLBUCK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 251 |
| SHORT CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1927 | 99 | 339 |
| SWAN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 15,550 |
| RIAS RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1927 | 99 | 134 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Good | 1927 | 99 | 327 |
| LITTLE MUSKINGUM RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1927 | 99 | 8 |
| HORSE RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 238 |
| BROWNENS CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 238 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 553 |
| CHAPS RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 6,414 |
| CSX; N & S RAILROAD | Ohio | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 594 |
| CSX RAILROAD | Ohio | Poor | 1927 | 99 | 1,173 |
| CSX RAILROAD | Ohio | Poor | 1927 | 99 | 2,231 |
| MUNN RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 500 |
| OHIO CANAL | Ohio | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 2,002 |
| WOLF LEDGES AND RRS (115 | Ohio | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 22,618 |
| BRANCH OF TUSCARAWAS RIV | Ohio | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 1,372 |
| MIDDLE FORK SALT CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 3,404 |
| INDIAN RUN * INDIAN RU | Ohio | Good | 1927 | 99 | 3,797 |
| DANA RUN * BEVA | Ohio | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 433 |
| LITTLE FACTORY CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,307 |
| HUSSEY CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 43 |
| FOUR MILE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 9,149 |
| SULPHER CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 4,076 |
| BULL CR | Ohio | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,785 |
| NO NAME STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,495 |
| MAHONING RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,755 |
| NO NAME STREAM | Ohio | Good | 1928 | 98 | 1,755 |
| WESTVILLE LAKE | Ohio | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 324 |
| OLENTANGY RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 29 |
| MILL CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1928 | 98 | 12,155 |
| MILL CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1928 | 98 | 12,155 |
| E GRAND AV&RTA34B&NSC RR | Ohio | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 15,698 |
| RTA34 EAST OF GRAND AVE | Ohio | Good | 1928 | 98 | 15,698 |
| MILL CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 110 |
| RTA 52 TRACKS | Ohio | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 6,702 |
| VERMILION RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 15,119 |
| RUSH CR & CONRAIL (CR 77 | Ohio | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 244 |
| SWAN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 70 |
| STREAM AI CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,699 |
| SHAWNEE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 9,758 |
| CREEK (TAYLOR RD) | Ohio | Good | 1928 | 98 | 3,193 |
| WEST FORK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 7,651 |
| CREEK--FAI(WATTERSON RD) | Ohio | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 9,337 |
| PANTHER CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 155 |
| REEVEHORN RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 385 |
| BUCKS RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 2,871 |
| TRIBUTARY OF PAINT CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1928 | 98 | 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.