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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCCONNELS RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,889 |
| CRANE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 417 |
| PACKER CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 256 |
| LITTLE BEAVER CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 96 |
| JOHN E MILLER DITCH | Ohio | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 3,165 |
| SUGAR RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 1,094 |
| CLIFF CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 324 |
| LITTLE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 155 |
| SUGAR RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 351 |
| SUGAR CAMP CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,195 |
| MCDERM-PN CRK RD(JACQ RN | Ohio | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 544 |
| MUNN RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 1,211 |
| BIG SANDY CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1934 | 92 | 9,500 |
| LITTLE SQUAW CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 8,050 |
| BAUGHMAN CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 209 |
| STRATTON CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 451 |
| TODDS FORK | Ohio | Good | 1934 | 92 | 10,094 |
| TIFFIN RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,909 |
| CRANE CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1934 | 92 | 4,816 |
| DITCH 2441 RUDOLPH ROAD | Ohio | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 860 |
| TOGANY CRK.CROSS CRK.ROA | Ohio | Good | 1934 | 92 | 150 |
| OHIO BRUSH CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,487 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 436 |
| KATOTAWA CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1935 | 91 | 4,000 |
| BRYSON BRCH | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 96 |
| EAST BRANCH OF SHADE RIV | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 132 |
| MARGARETS CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1935 | 91 | 220 |
| TRIB TO SHADE RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 209 |
| TRIB TO MARGARET CK | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 155 |
| CARTER CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1935 | 91 | 797 |
| WASHBURN RUN | Ohio | Good | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| STERLING RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,491 |
| COTTON RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 6,378 |
| OWENS CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 561 |
| BUCK CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1935 | 91 | 16,091 |
| SHRINE RD O MILLER CR | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5,262 |
| E.FORK LITTLE MIAMI RIV | Ohio | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 9,074 |
| OBANNON CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 951 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 324 |
| TEN MILE CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 797 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 752 |
| BARNES RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 477 |
| VALLEY PKWY/ROCKY RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 11,449 |
| TINKERS CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 11,047 |
| WEST CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 3,807 |
| WILLEY CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1935 | 91 | 845 |
| QUARRY LN OVER EUCLID CR | Ohio | Good | 1935 | 91 | 500 |
| LONG RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 209 |
| HUNTERS RUN(BECKS KNOBRD | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 453 |
| GRASSY BR MARCHANTLUTTRE | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 121 |
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.