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 | Good | 1930 | 96 | 351 |
| MAHONING RIVER | Ohio | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 11,521 |
| COL & OH RIVER RR | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,178 |
| BRANCH BIG DARBY | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 809 |
| BRANCH BUCK RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 327 |
| DUNS RUN BRANCH MILL CRK | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 257 |
| OTTER RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 298 |
| KYLE PRAIRIE DITCH | Ohio | Good | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| BIGFOOT RUN | Ohio | Good | 1930 | 96 | 10,094 |
| GRAYS RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 639 |
| LITTLE HOCKING RIVER | Ohio | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 797 |
| STRAIGHT RUN MORGENSTER | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 209 |
| STRAIGHT RUN * BAL | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 209 |
| BR MUSKINGUM * G. MILLE | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 96 |
| BR RAINBOW CK * LAN | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 209 |
| DITCH | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,127 |
| DITCH 2228 WAYNE RD | Ohio | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 463 |
| ASHTABULA RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1931 | 95 | 2,039 |
| CAPTINA CR | Ohio | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 899 |
| WHEELING CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 339 |
| OHIO RIVER CSX RR LOCAL | Ohio | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 6,478 |
| FISHNG GUT CR-SUBMERGED | Ohio | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 7,662 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Good | 1931 | 95 | 268 |
| GANTZ CR | Ohio | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,297 |
| EAST FORK BUCK CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1931 | 95 | 4,393 |
| BEAVER DAM DITCH | Ohio | Good | 1931 | 95 | 4,123 |
| DONNELS CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,847 |
| LITTLE INDIAN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,518 |
| MILL SITE CR | Ohio | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 8,059 |
| ROBINSON RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,338 |
| EVANS CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,405 |
| OLENTANGY RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,785 |
| PARAMOUR CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,094 |
| LOSS CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 712 |
| NINE MILE CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1931 | 95 | 19,594 |
| CREEK TO CHAGRIN RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,505 |
| NS & GCRTA | Ohio | Good | 1931 | 95 | 6,659 |
| N BR WHITEWATER RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 317 |
| MIDDLE GORDON CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1931 | 95 | 1,466 |
| CLEAR CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 4,031 |
| TRIBUTARY OF CLEAR CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1931 | 95 | 4,860 |
| SCIOTO BIG RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 18,723 |
| SHATFORD CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 6,139 |
| N BRANCH CAESAR CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,674 |
| TRIBUTARY MILL CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 16,454 |
| I75;RAMPS | Ohio | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 43,788 |
| CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1931 | 95 | 33,151 |
| Mill Creek State Sprin | Ohio | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 43,788 |
| WAREHAM STREET | Ohio | Good | 1931 | 95 | 10,316 |
| LITTLE DUCK CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1931 | 95 | 10,316 |
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.