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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STARK PORTAGE DITCH | Ohio | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 324 |
| YELLOW CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 5,390 |
| BATH DITCH | Ohio | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 3,651 |
| YELLOW CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1938 | 88 | 4,434 |
| BR YELLOW CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 862 |
| BATH DITCH | Ohio | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,470 |
| ROBINSON RUN | Ohio | Good | 1938 | 88 | 2,559 |
| BRANDYWINE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 8,672 |
| VAN HYNING RUN | Ohio | Good | 1938 | 88 | 2,450 |
| FURNACE RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 555 |
| POWERS BROOK | Ohio | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 7,750 |
| CSX & CONRAIL (101) | Ohio | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 16,475 |
| CONRAIL & CSX RR. (102) | Ohio | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 9,708 |
| CHOCOLATE RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,550 |
| ST MARYS RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,037 |
| LITTLE RACCOON CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1938 | 88 | 209 |
| BEAR RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 16,452 |
| GOSS FORK * CUTHBER | Ohio | Good | 1938 | 88 | 22 |
| BR RAINBOW CK * TULLIU | Ohio | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 209 |
| LITTLE SUGAR CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1938 | 88 | 1,151 |
| NORTH FORK SUGAR CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,197 |
| MID BR PRTG RIV PRTG RD | Ohio | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 245 |
| HAMMLEY RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 189 |
| TRIB PRATT FORK | Ohio | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 209 |
| DUTCH CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 197 |
| DUTCH CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 197 |
| EAST BR SHADE RIVER | Ohio | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 50 |
| WILLIAMS CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 573 |
| CRABAPPLE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 222 |
| MACOCHEE DITCH | Ohio | Good | 1939 | 87 | 7,097 |
| KISER LAKE SPILLWAY | Ohio | Good | 1939 | 87 | 5,322 |
| BALLENTINE PK | Ohio | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 721 |
| BALLENTINE PK | Ohio | Good | 1939 | 87 | 721 |
| DAYTON RD O CONRAIL RR | Ohio | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 10,558 |
| FAIRFIELD PK O BR MUD RN | Ohio | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,168 |
| NO NAME STREAM | Ohio | Good | 1939 | 87 | 711 |
| NO NAME | Ohio | Good | 1939 | 87 | 951 |
| CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 125 |
| CUY RIVER RTA FLATS | Ohio | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 37,139 |
| CSX RR .1 MI. E. OF I-77 | Ohio | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 14,033 |
| SR-17 (CUY-17-1453) | Ohio | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 12,652 |
| CUYAHOGA RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1939 | 87 | 14,111 |
| CSX RR SOUTH OF SR 17 | Ohio | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 12,367 |
| CSX RR CANAL & CANAL RD | Ohio | Good | 1939 | 87 | 12,936 |
| CHAGRIN RIV .25 MI W 174 | Ohio | Good | 1939 | 87 | 18,194 |
| CUYAHOGA RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1939 | 87 | 3,580 |
| MILL CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 100 |
| BIG CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 500 |
| SYCAMORE CR(ALLEN RD NW) | Ohio | Good | 1939 | 87 | 720 |
| HELLBRANCH RUN (NORTON) | Ohio | Good | 1939 | 87 | 5,361 |
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.