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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLENT.RV(W.N.BROADWAY) | Ohio | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 15,040 |
| OLENTANGY RIVER (FIFTH) | Ohio | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 12,451 |
| SPRING RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 8,089 |
| PICKERING CREEK (WRIGHT) | Ohio | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 1,397 |
| DRY CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 308 |
| BLUE CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,283 |
| E BR CUY R 0.68 MI E 608 | Ohio | Good | 1939 | 87 | 4,273 |
| GRAND RIV. 0.97 MI. W 88 | Ohio | Good | 1939 | 87 | 7,911 |
| OVER JACKSON RUN | Ohio | Good | 1939 | 87 | 7,300 |
| SAND RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 30 |
| TRIBUTARY OF BRUSH RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,645 |
| BRUSH RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,645 |
| BRUSH RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,645 |
| SLAB FORK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 95 |
| SLAB FORK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 95 |
| STORMS CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,800 |
| MAD RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 8,139 |
| OVER BLACK RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 14,477 |
| BLACK RIVER SHIP CHANNEL | Ohio | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 14,500 |
| FORTUNE DITCH DURKEE RD | Ohio | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 381 |
| CHARLEMONT CR JONES RD | Ohio | Good | 1939 | 87 | 216 |
| YELLOW CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 1,548 |
| AN EAST BRNH MEANDER CR | Ohio | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 477 |
| BURGESS RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,227 |
| YELLOW CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 16,431 |
| BR OF E BR BLACK RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 398 |
| BR OF E BR BLACK RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 404 |
| LEADING CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 209 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1939 | 87 | 3,224 |
| OVER VALLEY RUN | Ohio | Good | 1939 | 87 | 4,149 |
| OVER KENT RUN | Ohio | Good | 1939 | 87 | 4,426 |
| WEST FORK DUCK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,258 |
| CRANE CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1939 | 87 | 639 |
| CROOKED CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1939 | 87 | 22,803 |
| CROOKED CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 397 |
| RALSTON RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 933 |
| PINEY CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 200 |
| TRIB.LITTLE WALNUT CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 546 |
| MUSKELLUNGE CR(W STATE) | Ohio | Good | 1939 | 87 | 7,096 |
| BLACK RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 6,648 |
| BEECH CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,968 |
| BLACK RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 743 |
| FOX RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 720 |
| INDIAN RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 209 |
| PIGEON RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 589 |
| CSX TRANSPORTATION | Ohio | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 22,536 |
| SALT RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 2,891 |
| BR CUYAHOGA RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 5,200 |
| FEEDER TO OHIO CANAL | Ohio | Good | 1939 | 87 | 10,196 |
| TUSCARAWAS RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,485 |
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.