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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHERRY VALLEY RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 3,728 |
| CEI INTAKE CHANNEL | Ohio | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 61,039 |
| CEI OUTLET CHANNEL | Ohio | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 61,039 |
| East Branch Rocky River | Ohio | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 5,000 |
| Tributary to Rocky River | Ohio | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 5,000 |
| TRIBUTARY OF CHIPPEWA CR | Ohio | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 4,000 |
| Euclid Creek | Ohio | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 500 |
| KOEBEL DITCH(LOND&LANC) | Ohio | Good | 1938 | 88 | 948 |
| BIG RUN(ELDER ROAD) | Ohio | Good | 1938 | 88 | 1,397 |
| CLOVER GROFF DI (FEDER) | Ohio | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 4,795 |
| IR471 RAMP EGG CUL | Ohio | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 56,580 |
| RELIEF | Ohio | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 26,305 |
| BLUE ROCK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 4,078 |
| RAPID RUN CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 10,761 |
| POLK CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1938 | 88 | 12,479 |
| CLEAR CREEK (DEBOLT RD.) | Ohio | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 1,397 |
| LEHR DITCH | Ohio | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 129 |
| MIDDLE FORK SUGAR CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,466 |
| SEYMOUR CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 3,322 |
| SHELLEY RUN | Ohio | Good | 1938 | 88 | 445 |
| BRANCH OF BIG RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 298 |
| TWO MILE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 3,482 |
| LITTLE STORMS CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 215 |
| WISE RUN | Ohio | Good | 1938 | 88 | 3,123 |
| Trib of Feeder Canal | Ohio | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 10 |
| E.B.BLACK RV CHAMBERLAIN | Ohio | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 878 |
| WILLOW CR DURKEE RD. | Ohio | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 381 |
| W.B.BLACK RV GRIGGS | Ohio | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 333 |
| LANGENDERFER DITCH 0342 | Ohio | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 313 |
| BURGESS RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 4,690 |
| HINES RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,717 |
| BR OVER BRANCH MUD RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 44 |
| OVER CSX RR | Ohio | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 6,748 |
| ST. MARYS RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,581 |
| NORTH BRANCH COAL RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 209 |
| TRIB WEST BRANCH WOLF CR | Ohio | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 169 |
| TRIB WEST BRANCH WOLF CR | Ohio | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 385 |
| OVER LITTLE SALT CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1938 | 88 | 6,600 |
| OVER SALT CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 3,344 |
| GOOSE CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1938 | 88 | 2,220 |
| CLEARFORK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 5,800 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 477 |
| DRY RUN | Ohio | Good | 1938 | 88 | 362 |
| DRY RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 695 |
| BRANCH OF DRY RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 695 |
| BRANCH KINNIKINNICK CR. | Ohio | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 395 |
| CHAPEL CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 546 |
| CHAPEL CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 67 |
| SEAVER DITCH | Ohio | Good | 1938 | 88 | 155 |
| BRANCH TUSCARAWAS RIVER | Ohio | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 351 |
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.