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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH FORK SYCAMORE CREE | Ohio | Good | 1929 | 97 | 6,903 |
| NORTH BRANCH SYCAMORE CK | Ohio | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 7,766 |
| B AND O RAILROAD | Ohio | Good | 1929 | 97 | 29,543 |
| RAMSEY RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 5,861 |
| SALT CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 209 |
| HOLLOW ROCK RUN | Ohio | Good | 1929 | 97 | 1,858 |
| LONG RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 312 |
| LONG RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 312 |
| SHORT CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 96 |
| ROCKY FORK | Ohio | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 196 |
| Raccoon Creek | Ohio | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,394 |
| LOG POND RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,000 |
| WB BLACK RV BUTTERNUT | Ohio | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,767 |
| FISH CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 324 |
| CLOSED (MAHONING RIVER) | Ohio | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 120 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 723 |
| LITTLE LEADING CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 30 |
| LOST CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,960 |
| BALLINGERS RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 637 |
| ANDREWS RUN | Ohio | Good | 1929 | 97 | 3,186 |
| FLAG RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 422 |
| PRICES CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1929 | 97 | 872 |
| BRANCH STONY CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 20 |
| ROCK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 6,253 |
| ROCK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,620 |
| OVER WHEELING&L ERIE RR | Ohio | Good | 1929 | 97 | 5,244 |
| MUD RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,437 |
| COLUMBIA RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,800 |
| STRATTON CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1929 | 97 | 1,023 |
| TRIPP RUN | Ohio | Good | 1929 | 97 | 1,186 |
| MOSS RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 716 |
| ISLAND CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,108 |
| COW CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,002 |
| TRIB OF BUCK RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,037 |
| BLUE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 351 |
| CEDAR RUN | Ohio | Good | 1930 | 96 | 90 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 398 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 398 |
| FLAT RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 385 |
| CEDAR FORK | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 477 |
| FLAT HEAD RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 477 |
| JOHNSONS RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 42 |
| B&O RR & LIT OTTAWA DIXI | Ohio | Good | 1930 | 96 | 3,482 |
| OTTAWA RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1930 | 96 | 983 |
| TRIB OF STROUDS RUN SHAD | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,000 |
| STROUDS RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,400 |
| BIG BAILEY RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 182 |
| LEADING CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 227 |
| MUCHINIPPI CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1930 | 96 | 1,672 |
| AUGLAIZE RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,215 |
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.