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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAGLE CREEK# | Ohio | Good | 1931 | 95 | 4,560 |
| BLANCHARD RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 6,309 |
| ELSASSER DITCH | Ohio | Good | 1931 | 95 | 324 |
| WOLF CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 351 |
| HOG CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1931 | 95 | 288 |
| CONOTTON CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1931 | 95 | 2,136 |
| THREE MILE CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1931 | 95 | 3,235 |
| TRIBUTARY MOHICAN RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1931 | 95 | 96 |
| TRIBUTARY OF PAINT CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 154 |
| YELLOW CR | Ohio | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,858 |
| CSX RAILROAD & IND ACCES | Ohio | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,916 |
| TOMAKY BRANCH | Ohio | Good | 1931 | 95 | 1,435 |
| CHAGRIN R. 1.81 MI W 306 | Ohio | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 7,042 |
| TRIB S FORK MIAMI RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 648 |
| ELK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,794 |
| FORTUNE DT BUTTERNUT RDG | Ohio | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,767 |
| BLACK RIVER GRAFTON RD | Ohio | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 6,306 |
| Railroad | Ohio | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,731 |
| MAUMEE RIVER RRS&STREETS | Ohio | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 21,253 |
| DRENNAN DITCH 2234 | Ohio | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,924 |
| DRENNAN DITCH 2231 | Ohio | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 2,711 |
| FOUR MILE RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 6,047 |
| DUCK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,836 |
| BRANCH OF WABASH RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,000 |
| OPOSSUM CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1931 | 95 | 4,206 |
| BUFFALO FORK | Ohio | Good | 1931 | 95 | 209 |
| MUSKINGUM RIVER TRIBUTAR | Ohio | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 62 |
| TILTONS RUN (JEWETT RUN) | Ohio | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 338 |
| BLANCHARD RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 338 |
| TOUSSAINT CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 797 |
| RUSHA CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 329 |
| SUNDAY CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1931 | 95 | 2,602 |
| LITTLE SUNFISH CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,315 |
| MORGANS FORK | Ohio | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,333 |
| SWIFT CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,082 |
| WILLOW CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1931 | 95 | 6,724 |
| EAST FK WHITE WATER RIVE | Ohio | Good | 1931 | 95 | 1,909 |
| SEVEN MILE CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 351 |
| PRICES CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1931 | 95 | 324 |
| PIKE RUN | Ohio | Good | 1931 | 95 | 3,973 |
| ROCKY FORK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 8,222 |
| SALT CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 351 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 961 |
| FALLS CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,473 |
| FREDERICK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,066 |
| CUY RIV-B&O RR-BIKE PATH | Ohio | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 10,523 |
| LITTLE CUYAHOGA RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1931 | 95 | 7,264 |
| E FORK TUSCARAWAS RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 13,745 |
| OHIO CANAL (110) | Ohio | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 8,859 |
| 227 OVER SP LAKE OUTLET | Ohio | Good | 1931 | 95 | 2,159 |
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.