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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONRAIL RAILROAD | Ohio | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 7,048 |
| COAL RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,258 |
| TOUSSAINT CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,913 |
| PORTAGE RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,246 |
| CRANE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,036 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 259 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Good | 1933 | 93 | 76 |
| BRANCH OF WALNUT CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1933 | 93 | 779 |
| ROCKY FORK CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1933 | 93 | 10,506 |
| ROCKY FORK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,883 |
| TRIBUTARY RALSTON RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 250 |
| LITTLE CUYAHOGA RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1933 | 93 | 10,397 |
| RACCOON CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1933 | 93 | 385 |
| GREAT MIAMI RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 11,410 |
| NEWARK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 764 |
| KERR RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,515 |
| MIDDLE BR OF MILL CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1934 | 92 | 1,358 |
| BR COWLES CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1934 | 92 | 3,235 |
| GOOSE RUN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 53 |
| MC GUIRE CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1934 | 92 | 3,342 |
| BUCK CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1934 | 92 | 876 |
| TRIB E FK LITTLE MIAMI R | Ohio | Good | 1934 | 92 | 7,202 |
| TURKEY RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 8,458 |
| LAKE ABRAMS DITCH | Ohio | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 7,898 |
| GREENVILLE CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1934 | 92 | 12,951 |
| MILLS CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 990 |
| BEAN CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1934 | 92 | 2,703 |
| RACCOON CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1934 | 92 | 840 |
| RACCOON CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1934 | 92 | 948 |
| LITTLE BULLSKIN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 477 |
| LITTLE MIAMI RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1934 | 92 | 1,761 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1934 | 92 | 1,699 |
| CREEK-INH(KUGIER MILL RD | Ohio | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 17,070 |
| SILVER CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 324 |
| GRASS RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 228 |
| CLEAR CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 7,161 |
| OLD STATE / COLE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,236 |
| ABANDONED RAILROAD | Ohio | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 6,071 |
| NORWALK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 4,343 |
| MAD RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 731 |
| BRANCH SO FORK MIAMI RIV | Ohio | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 206 |
| DITCH JONES RD. | Ohio | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 201 |
| TR BLACK RV P.WADSWORTH | Ohio | Good | 1934 | 92 | 680 |
| SPRING FORK | Ohio | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 72 |
| CHIPPEWA DITCH | Ohio | Good | 1934 | 92 | 4,798 |
| FIVEMILE RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 209 |
| MUD FORK | Ohio | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 39 |
| BEIDENBACH RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,489 |
| DRY RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 1,000 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Good | 1934 | 92 | 1,443 |
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.