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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LITTLE MUSKINGUM RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 104 |
| TRIB SHARPS FORK FED CRK | Ohio | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 96 |
| OVER FLOODED TUNNEL | Ohio | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 6,590 |
| OVER GEORGES RUN & CSX R | Ohio | Good | 1936 | 90 | 8,037 |
| OVER WILLS CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,000 |
| N. BRANCH TURTLE CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1936 | 90 | 113 |
| S. BRANCH TURTLE CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1936 | 90 | 159 |
| TRIB OF MONDAY CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 371 |
| SALT CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1936 | 90 | 2,213 |
| BUSKIRK CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1936 | 90 | 785 |
| PIKE HOLE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 614 |
| OVER NS RR(Prev ASRY RR) | Ohio | Good | 1936 | 90 | 6,634 |
| FLEMMING FALLS CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1936 | 90 | 8,730 |
| BR OF FLEMMING FALLS CR | Ohio | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 8,730 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 10 |
| HONEY CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 378 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,148 |
| WOLF CREEK LI | Ohio | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 223 |
| NIMISHILLEN CR & W&LE RR | Ohio | Good | 1936 | 90 | 24,689 |
| HECKMAN DITCH | Ohio | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 6,250 |
| EAST BRANCH ROCKY RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1936 | 90 | 324 |
| CRYSTAL CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1936 | 90 | 10,685 |
| ATWOOD DAM SPILLWAY | Ohio | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,111 |
| BEACH CITY RESERVOIR | Ohio | Good | 1936 | 90 | 7,360 |
| NORTH BRANCH | Ohio | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 209 |
| MELVIN RICHEY DITCH | Ohio | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 341 |
| BRANCH OF KILLBUCK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 109 |
| BRANCH OF APPLE CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 269 |
| CRABAPPLE CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 84 |
| MILLBROOK RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 296 |
| BRANCH OF KILLBUCK CK | Ohio | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 129 |
| LATERAL OF JENNINGS DITC | Ohio | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 4,401 |
| STOUT RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 351 |
| PENN-CENTRAL RR | Ohio | Good | 1937 | 89 | 6,148 |
| KIMBERLY CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,772 |
| WHEELING CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 209 |
| SPAIN CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 324 |
| BOAT RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 477 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 804 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 568 |
| PORTER CREEK & PARK DRIV | Ohio | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 13,375 |
| BEAR CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1937 | 89 | 5,930 |
| BRANCH TINKERS CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 6,360 |
| CREEK TO CUYAHOGA RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 905 |
| BAD CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1937 | 89 | 935 |
| SPRING CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 100 |
| DIRTY FACE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 209 |
| US42D;US42*N | Ohio | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 16,560 |
| CREEK (FIDDLERS GREEN | Ohio | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,227 |
| CREEK (RIDGEWAY RD) | Ohio | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,397 |
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.