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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LITTLE MCMAHON CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 775 |
| BRANCH OF WHEELING CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 805 |
| WHEELING CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 6,436 |
| PIPE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 351 |
| TROUGH RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 209 |
| RATTLESNAKE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 351 |
| CAMPBELL RUN | Ohio | Good | 1930 | 96 | 21 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 485 |
| RED OAK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 268 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 951 |
| TRIBUTARY PLEASANT RUN C | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 800 |
| BRANCH OF BUCK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 208 |
| FAIRFIELD PK OV CLEAR CR | Ohio | Good | 1930 | 96 | 1,057 |
| NO NAME STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,491 |
| YOUNGSTOWN SOUTHERN R R | Ohio | Good | 1930 | 96 | 1,102 |
| LESLIE RUN | Ohio | Good | 1930 | 96 | 222 |
| NO NAME | Ohio | Good | 1930 | 96 | 326 |
| NO NAME | Ohio | Good | 1930 | 96 | 326 |
| NO NAME | Ohio | Good | 1930 | 96 | 67 |
| PENN RR | Ohio | Good | 1930 | 96 | 401 |
| NO NAME | Ohio | Good | 1930 | 96 | 324 |
| SANDY CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1930 | 96 | 209 |
| NO NAME | Ohio | Good | 1930 | 96 | 155 |
| NO NAME | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 324 |
| NO NAME | Ohio | Good | 1930 | 96 | 324 |
| LITTLE BULL CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 96 |
| NO NAME | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 291 |
| TRIB OF LITTLE BEAVER CR | Ohio | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 200 |
| TRIB OF BACON RUN | Ohio | Good | 1930 | 96 | 700 |
| SYCAMORE CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 882 |
| COLUMBUS RD | Ohio | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 13,835 |
| MULTIPLE RRs/TRAIN AVE | Ohio | Good | 1930 | 96 | 9,170 |
| CUYAHOGA RIVER (FLATS) | Ohio | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 7,000 |
| INDIGO CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1930 | 96 | 135 |
| S. BRANCH OF CULVER CREE | Ohio | Good | 1930 | 96 | 445 |
| N. FORK RATTLESNAKE CREE | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 730 |
| LONG RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 209 |
| LONG RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 209 |
| DUNCAN RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,950 |
| TRIBUTARY OF CLEAR CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,393 |
| LONG RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,439 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 672 |
| LITTLE KYGER CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 351 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 120 |
| KYGER CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 385 |
| ROCKY FORK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 209 |
| CLAYLICK RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 389 |
| INDIAN GUYAN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 209 |
| GEORGES CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 209 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 209 |
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.