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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIG SPRUCE-L BEAR(BEAR C | Ohio | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 167 |
| WRIGHTS RUN RD(WRIGHTS R | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 128 |
| WRIGHTS RUN RD(WRIGHTS R | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 224 |
| EAST BR WOLF CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 797 |
| BRANCH LITTLE SANDY CREE | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,146 |
| BEAR RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,363 |
| CRAB CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,824 |
| NORTH CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1935 | 91 | 129 |
| MONKEY RUN | Ohio | Good | 1935 | 91 | 47 |
| HOAGLIN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 259 |
| MIDDLE FORK OF SALT CREE | Ohio | Good | 1935 | 91 | 362 |
| LITTLE RACCOON CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1935 | 91 | 96 |
| FOX RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 206 |
| LITTLE SUGAR CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 1,037 |
| BRUSH CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2,493 |
| STOMBAUGH DITCH #510 | Ohio | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 2,648 |
| HENRY DITCH LEMOYNE ROAD | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,285 |
| Little Beaver Creek | Ohio | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 244 |
| WHEELER CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1936 | 90 | 7,402 |
| WEST BRCH MARGARET CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 283 |
| COWAN CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1936 | 90 | 7,894 |
| WALHONDING RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1936 | 90 | 2,072 |
| NSC RR SOUTH OF FORBES | Ohio | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 11,631 |
| BR TINKERS CRK .11MIE175 | Ohio | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 9,953 |
| E BR EUCLID CRK .12 MIS6 | Ohio | Good | 1936 | 90 | 11,396 |
| N&S RR & RTA | Ohio | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 4,461 |
| CHIPPEWA CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 4,742 |
| MR-69 O/ PORTER CRK CMP | Ohio | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,000 |
| SUGAR CREEK DITCH | Ohio | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,437 |
| CLOVER GROFF DI (ALTON) | Ohio | Good | 1936 | 90 | 931 |
| COLLINS AVENUE | Ohio | Good | 1936 | 90 | 26,305 |
| SHARON WOODS LAKE | Ohio | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 21,361 |
| SHARON CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,000 |
| TRIB. M FORK SUGAR CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 118 |
| GEARMANS RUN | Ohio | Good | 1936 | 90 | 209 |
| WEST BR HURON RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 11,337 |
| SOUR RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 155 |
| BRANCH OF BIG RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 266 |
| NEGRO RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 40 |
| ARCOLA CRK 2.85 MI E 528 | Ohio | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 7,868 |
| JOHNS CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 479 |
| MCKINNEY CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 92 |
| N & W RAILROAD | Ohio | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 4,781 |
| PLUM CREEK SPRING STREET | Ohio | Good | 1936 | 90 | 600 |
| AN E BRNCH MEANDER CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,725 |
| CHARLIE RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,371 |
| LEADING CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 96 |
| HORSE CAVE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 209 |
| FLOOD CHANNEL MIAMI RIVE | Ohio | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,373 |
| BARNES RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 209 |
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.