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.

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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.