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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAW PAW RUN | Ohio | Good | 1937 | 89 | 324 |
| GRASS RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 110 |
| PIEDMONT DAM SPILLWAY | Ohio | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,503 |
| BUCK RUN | Ohio | Good | 1937 | 89 | 11,674 |
| TRIBUTARY MARTINS CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 96 |
| STONE LICK RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 96 |
| OVER STONY CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1937 | 89 | 731 |
| AXE FACTORY RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 5,126 |
| BR OVER GURLEY DITCH | Ohio | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 873 |
| HYSELL RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,150 |
| OLDTOWN CREEK TRIB. | Ohio | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 193 |
| LAUCKS RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 156 |
| E. BR. THOMAS FORK | Ohio | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 25 |
| MUD FORK TRIB. | Ohio | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 159 |
| BRANCH COLDWATER CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 4,570 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 82 |
| MCELFRESH RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 90 |
| TRIB SHARPS FORK FED CRK | Ohio | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 90 |
| MINERS FORK | Ohio | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 385 |
| TRIB LUCAS RUN | Ohio | Good | 1937 | 89 | 385 |
| WAKATOMIKA CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1937 | 89 | 744 |
| DRY RUN | Ohio | Good | 1937 | 89 | 700 |
| TRIB BIG BEAVER CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 251 |
| MOGADORE DAM | Ohio | Good | 1937 | 89 | 9,612 |
| STEEL RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 324 |
| CSX RAILROAD | Ohio | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 438 |
| TRIBUTARY OF PINEY CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 200 |
| SLAB RUN ROAD (SLAB RUN) | Ohio | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 101 |
| SILVER CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1937 | 89 | 623 |
| NINE MILE CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1937 | 89 | 2,028 |
| NORTH FORK | Ohio | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,619 |
| FURNACE RUN | Ohio | Good | 1937 | 89 | 841 |
| DEAD BRANCH CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1937 | 89 | 2,337 |
| YANKEE RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,975 |
| WHEELING & LAKE ERIE RR. | Ohio | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,111 |
| NORTH BRANCH | Ohio | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 385 |
| SIVERLY CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 30 |
| C10;LIT MIAMI R;1SP;C23 | Ohio | Good | 1937 | 89 | 16,452 |
| LITTLE KILLBUCK CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 168 |
| BULL CREEK HUFFMAN RD | Ohio | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 952 |
| FEDERAL CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 13 |
| KASLER RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 13 |
| TRI TO SHADE RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1938 | 88 | 96 |
| MOSS RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 477 |
| NORTH FORK CAPTINA CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 209 |
| STRAIGHT CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 379 |
| PANTHER RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 643 |
| TREACLES CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1938 | 88 | 503 |
| WEST BRANCH OF BULLSKIN | Ohio | Good | 1938 | 88 | 86 |
| COWAN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 4,779 |
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.