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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NO NAME | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 324 |
| WEST FORK LITTLE BEAVER | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 325 |
| WEST FORK LITTLE BEAVER | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 209 |
| STONE MILL RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 653 |
| NO NAME | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 209 |
| ELK RUN | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 549 |
| PENN RR | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 566 |
| MAHONING RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 385 |
| NO NAME | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 401 |
| CONSER RUN | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 96 |
| SANDY CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 209 |
| NO NAME | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 291 |
| WEST FORK LITTLE BEAVER | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 92 |
| NO NAME | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 96 |
| NORTH FORK YELLOW CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 371 |
| NO NAME | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 105 |
| YOUNGSTOWN & SOUTHERN | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 119 |
| MIDDLE FORK LITTLE BEAVE | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 229 |
| NO NAME (br of Sandy Cr) | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 451 |
| LESLIE RUN | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 200 |
| MIDDLE FORK LITTLE BEAVE | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 160 |
| MOHAWK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 332 |
| WHITE EYES CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 485 |
| LITTLE WATOMIKA CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 209 |
| DOUGHTY CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 189 |
| BEAVER RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 209 |
| DUTCH RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 303 |
| SYCAMORE CREEK BRANCH | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 155 |
| OLENTANGY RIVER | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 1,295 |
| NINE MILE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 6,702 |
| DEER LICK CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 768 |
| NINE MILE CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 9,474 |
| PRIVATE PROPERTY | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 1,949 |
| TOWPATH TRAIL | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 3,176 |
| DOAN BROOK 7-1 | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 22,150 |
| DOAN BROOK 6-1 | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 17,488 |
| MARTIN L KING DRIVE | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 5,948 |
| DOAN BROOK 4-2 | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 21,695 |
| DOAN BROOK 3-1 | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 21,695 |
| DOAN BROOK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 21,937 |
| DOAN BROOK 9-1 | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 16,514 |
| EAST BRANCH ROCKY RIVER | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 1,000 |
| Mill Stream Run | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 2,000 |
| FEDDERKE DITCH | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 228 |
| HORSESHOE RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 1,158 |
| PRAIRIE RUN | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 100 |
| PRAIRIE RUN | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 500 |
| POORMAN RD/CHAPPEL CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 212 |
| T RUSH CR(RICHLAND RD NE | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 110 |
| T PAWPAW CR(STEMEN RD NW | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 324 |
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.