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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUGAR CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,719 |
| DUCK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,350 |
| HOAGLIN CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1931 | 95 | 2,737 |
| TODD FORK | Ohio | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 1,391 |
| SHAKER CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,456 |
| APPLE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,752 |
| GRASSY CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 6,051 |
| DRY CREEK DROUILLARD RD | Ohio | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 3,873 |
| CRANECREEK PEMBERVILLE R | Ohio | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 668 |
| CUMMINGS CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 990 |
| LONG LICK RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 851 |
| ROCK RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 833 |
| EASTER RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,487 |
| WOLF RUN | Ohio | Good | 1932 | 94 | 1,060 |
| WOLF RUN | Ohio | Good | 1932 | 94 | 1,060 |
| LAKE FORK MOHICAN RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,065 |
| MUDDY FORK | Ohio | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 97 |
| MILL CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 4,932 |
| PHELPS CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1932 | 94 | 3,621 |
| WILLOW CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 381 |
| OXBOW TRAIL & CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,800 |
| MINSTER CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,966 |
| WHLNG CR CR.10 & ABND.RR | Ohio | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 7,734 |
| BIG RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 129 |
| JORDAN RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 1,295 |
| TAIL RACE GREAT MIAMI R | Ohio | Good | 1932 | 94 | 11,327 |
| GREAT MIAMI RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1932 | 94 | 11,327 |
| MILL CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 7,397 |
| CONNOTTON CR | Ohio | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,148 |
| HONEY CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 9,611 |
| BOAT RUN CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 96 |
| LYTLE CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1932 | 94 | 9,969 |
| EVANS CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,405 |
| CUY RIVER VALLEY & FI RR | Ohio | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 13,835 |
| RTA46 & CUT @ E 4TH ST | Ohio | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 13,835 |
| CHIPPEWA CRK .40 MI E 21 | Ohio | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 28,437 |
| STREAM .68 MI. S. OF 322 | Ohio | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,463 |
| PLUM CRK N. OF BAGLEY RD | Ohio | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 8,199 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1932 | 94 | 2,208 |
| BALDWIN RUN | Ohio | Good | 1932 | 94 | 20,764 |
| SUGAR CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,485 |
| OLENTANGY RIVER | Ohio | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 11,117 |
| BIG DARBY (HARRIS-GEORGE | Ohio | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 2,210 |
| SWAN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 7,987 |
| BEAR CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,016 |
| SWAN CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1932 | 94 | 753 |
| MCFARLAND CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1932 | 94 | 9,626 |
| OVER PETERS CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1932 | 94 | 6,670 |
| OVER BELL RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 6,501 |
| US 40 OVER DITCH | Ohio | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,652 |
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.