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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 209 |
| STRONG RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 209 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 209 |
| SWAN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 209 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 385 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 136 |
| AURORA BR CHAGRIN RIVER | Ohio | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 4,504 |
| SALT FORK | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 96 |
| SUGARTREE FORK | Ohio | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 239 |
| INDIAN CAMP RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 96 |
| STREAM CRANE RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 108 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 155 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 351 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 96 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 96 |
| CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 7,508 |
| CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 787 |
| LITTLE DUCK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,900 |
| WILDCAT CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 262 |
| MIDDLE FORK OF SHORTCREE | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 501 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,314 |
| COONROD CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 1,012 |
| HARPER RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 126 |
| LITTLE BLACKJACK BRANCH | Ohio | Good | 1930 | 96 | 64 |
| THREE MILE CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1930 | 96 | 234 |
| TEA RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,337 |
| SOUTH BRANCH WOLF CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 385 |
| WOLF CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1930 | 96 | 385 |
| BR OF FOUR MILE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,356 |
| SUGAR RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,052 |
| PIGEON CR | Ohio | Good | 1930 | 96 | 69 |
| DRY FORK CR | Ohio | Good | 1930 | 96 | 2,270 |
| JUG RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,270 |
| SHORT CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,270 |
| SHORT CR | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,270 |
| YELLOW CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1930 | 96 | 207 |
| TRIB OF E BR JELLOWAY CR | Ohio | Good | 1930 | 96 | 4,613 |
| NORTH BRANCH KOKOSING | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 786 |
| JOB RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 298 |
| TRIB. N. BR. KOKOSING | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 43 |
| US52 | NSRR | OHIO RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 11,984 |
| BEAVER CREEK KOLBE RD. | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 6,907 |
| CREEK NEFF RD. | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 324 |
| W.B.BLACK RV N.L.EASTERN | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 238 |
| PLUM CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 1,290 |
| PLUM CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 707 |
| PLUM CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,949 |
| PLUM CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 1,949 |
| DEER CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 557 |
| SWEENEY RUN(GAY ST) | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 520 |
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.