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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILLS CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1932 | 94 | 2,990 |
| TRIB GREAT MIAMI RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1932 | 94 | 8,966 |
| JEMMISON CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1932 | 94 | 7,508 |
| Blue Rock Creek | Ohio | Good | 1932 | 94 | 4,078 |
| BLANCHARD RIVER | Ohio | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 477 |
| BR STANDINGSTONE FORK | Ohio | Good | 1932 | 94 | 4,914 |
| STANDING STONE FORK | Ohio | Good | 1932 | 94 | 4,914 |
| SALT CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1932 | 94 | 2,591 |
| TRIB. M FORK SUGAR CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1932 | 94 | 219 |
| SHRIMPLIN CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1932 | 94 | 96 |
| TRIB OF VERMILION RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,243 |
| TRIB OF SEYMOUR CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,186 |
| SEEL / MEGGINSON CRK | Ohio | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 217 |
| SUGAR RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 351 |
| LITTLE SCHENCK CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1932 | 94 | 5,701 |
| TRIB OF E BR JELLOWAY CR | Ohio | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 2,126 |
| HARROD RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 796 |
| OVERFLOW FOR CHAGRIN RIV | Ohio | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 13,813 |
| CHAGRIN R. 3.84 MI W 306 | Ohio | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 13,813 |
| CANNONS CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 48 |
| GREAT MIAMI RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1932 | 94 | 1,975 |
| QUARRY CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1932 | 94 | 7,249 |
| EAST BR OF BLACK RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1932 | 94 | 4,883 |
| LOWER BEARS DEN RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 500 |
| ORCHARD MEADOW RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 500 |
| A WST BNH MAHONING RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 4,368 |
| STREAM NORTH OF ONISTA | Ohio | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,800 |
| STAUFFERS RUN | Ohio | Good | 1932 | 94 | 2,085 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,085 |
| OVER SALT CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 8,425 |
| LITTLE WAKATOMIKA CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1932 | 94 | 946 |
| LICKING RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1932 | 94 | 13,179 |
| DUCK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 684 |
| SALT CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 2,649 |
| UPPER TWIN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,993 |
| NORTH FORK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 10,466 |
| DRY RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 6,912 |
| BIERS RUN | Ohio | Good | 1932 | 94 | 3,075 |
| MONROE ROAD (PINE CREEK) | Ohio | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 11 |
| TAWAWA CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1932 | 94 | 4,187 |
| FISH CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 18,172 |
| LITTLE CUYAHOGA RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1932 | 94 | 3,400 |
| FURNACE RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 8,209 |
| SUGAR CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1932 | 94 | 3,785 |
| BEAVERDAM CR | Ohio | Good | 1932 | 94 | 5,933 |
| SUGAR CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 9,816 |
| PIKE RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 468 |
| LITTLE MUDDY CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1932 | 94 | 6,134 |
| BRANCH OF BIG FOOT RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 2,215 |
| COLLINS RUN | Ohio | Good | 1932 | 94 | 3,806 |
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.