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.

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Bridge State Condition Year Built Age (Years) ADT
CROXTON RUN Ohio Good 1928 98 1,071
COLUMB&OHIO RAILROAD Ohio Good 1928 98 2,277
TOWN FORK Ohio Fair 1928 98 155
HOLLOW ROCK RUN Ohio Good 1928 98 105
SR16 OVER MUDDY FORK Ohio Good 1928 98 13,018
Rocky Fork Creek Ohio Poor 1928 98 477
SWEENEY RUN Ohio Poor 1928 98 740
SUGAR CREEK Ohio Poor 1928 98 2,500
OLDTOWN CREEK Ohio Fair 1928 98 1,380
COLDWATER CREEK Ohio Fair 1928 98 5,813
LEATHERWOOD DITCH Ohio Fair 1928 98 80
NORTH CROOKED CREEK Ohio Good 1928 98 351
BR EAGLE CREEK Ohio Fair 1928 98 2,146
Congress Lake Outlet Ohio Fair 1928 98 2,022
TRIBUTARY BUCKSKIN CREEK Ohio Fair 1928 98 95
TRIB. N.FORK PAINT CREEK Ohio Good 1928 98 351
TRIBUTARY OF DRY RUN Ohio Good 1928 98 351
POND RUN RD (POND RUN) Ohio Fair 1928 98 206
POND RUN RD (POND RUN) Ohio Poor 1928 98 339
MIDD BRANCH NIMISHILLEN Ohio Good 1928 98 6,530
LITTLE BEECH CREEK Ohio Fair 1928 98 418
BEAR RUN Ohio Fair 1928 98 1,363
BEAR RUN Ohio Fair 1928 98 1,975
DICKERSON RUN Ohio Fair 1928 98 2,241
CSX & CONRAIL (116) Ohio Fair 1928 98 5,762
GRAND RIVER Ohio Fair 1928 98 2,339
MUD RUN Ohio Good 1928 98 3,500
MEANDER RESIVOIR Ohio Fair 1928 98 3,484
BIG STILLWATER CREEK Ohio Fair 1928 98 3,871
SUGAR CREEK * OBRIE Ohio Poor 1928 98 155
RKY.FRD.CRK.EAGLEVILLE R Ohio Poor 1928 98 2,297
SUNDAY CREEK Ohio Good 1929 97 5,216
BEAVER CREEK Ohio Good 1929 97 3,200
SNIDER RD OV SMITH DITCH Ohio Good 1929 97 910
BULL CREEK Ohio Fair 1929 97 3,042
NSC W&LE RR @ HENRY ST. Ohio Poor 1929 97 12,155
RTA (E9TH W OF BROADYAY) Ohio Poor 1929 97 10
Big Creek Ohio Poor 1929 97 11,781
ROCKY RIVER Ohio Poor 1929 97 2,612
CAHOON CREEK Ohio Good 1929 97 10,587
COUNTRYMANS CREEK Ohio Fair 1929 97 10,533
MILL CREEK Ohio Fair 1929 97 12,155
MILL CREEK Ohio Poor 1929 97 2,000
BARBEE DITCH(HAGUE AVE) Ohio Fair 1929 97 6,032
BIG BEAR CREEK Ohio Good 1929 97 59
CHICKAMAUGA CREEK Ohio Fair 1929 97 14,132
STREAM Ohio Fair 1929 97 3,599
CREEK Ohio Good 1929 97 2,227
MILL CREEK RR EVANS ST Ohio Poor 1929 97 4,917
DUCK CREEK Ohio Good 1929 97 40,281

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.