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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCIOTO & RIVERSIDE DR SB | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25,556 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 209 |
| CAMPAIGN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 357 |
| SPILLWAY SENECAVILLE LAK | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 777 |
| WILLS CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| MILL CREEK (CLIFTON AV) | Ohio | Good | 1935 | 91 | 4,691 |
| CLEAR CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 11,674 |
| LAUREL RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 224 |
| FERRY / CO DI 177 & 377 | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 324 |
| BUNDINS RUN | Ohio | Good | 1935 | 91 | 889 |
| LITTLE SCIOTO RIV | Ohio | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 3,341 |
| TRIB TO BUCKEYE CR | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,341 |
| TRIB TO BUCKEYE CR | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,341 |
| BUCKEYE CR | Ohio | Good | 1935 | 91 | 3,341 |
| TRIB TO SALT LICK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,015 |
| MCDOWELLS RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 2,108 |
| GIVENS RUN | Ohio | Good | 1935 | 91 | 466 |
| TRIB TO SALT LICK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 869 |
| HORSE CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 478 |
| TRIB TO YELLOW CR-TOWN F | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 207 |
| DRY FORK | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 473 |
| DRY FORK | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 473 |
| CROXTON RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 155 |
| VANCE CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1935 | 91 | 4,252 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| SOLIDA CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 4,684 |
| LITTLE STORMS CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 246 |
| NEDS FORK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 190 |
| NEDS FORK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 190 |
| FEDERAL CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 356 |
| YELLOW CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 209 |
| LOG POND RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 800 |
| WELLS RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 209 |
| JOHNS RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 324 |
| JOHNS RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| JOHNS RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 324 |
| THOMAS FORK | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 76 |
| ST.MARYS RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1935 | 91 | 6,143 |
| Swamp Creek | Ohio | Good | 1935 | 91 | 704 |
| DYES FORK MEIGS CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1935 | 91 | 544 |
| BUCKEYE FORK | Ohio | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 253 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 48 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 48 |
| LICK RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 115 |
| OVER DITCH | Ohio | Good | 1935 | 91 | 779 |
| BUSKIRK CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1935 | 91 | 324 |
| Kale Creek | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,375 |
| TRIBUTARY OF PINEY CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 200 |
| LITTLE WALNUT CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 166 |
| NORTH FORK PAINT CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 494 |
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.