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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.