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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUSCARAWAS RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1939 | 87 | 2,069 |
| FISH CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,850 |
| PYMATUNING CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 830 |
| CHOCOLATE RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 13,795 |
| KALE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 631 |
| BIG RUN | Ohio | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,159 |
| TUSCARAWAS RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1939 | 87 | 5,463 |
| PONE RUN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 650 |
| MIDDLE FORK SALT CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1939 | 87 | 243 |
| MIDDLE FORK SALT CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 252 |
| WITHERSPOON CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 147 |
| ELK FORK | Ohio | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 108 |
| W BR L HOCKING * MERRIL | Ohio | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 611 |
| SAVAGE RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 44 |
| GRASSY CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 166 |
| BRUSH CRK HAMMANSBURG RD | Ohio | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 78 |
| M&E CANAL - CLEVELAND DE | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,742 |
| LITTLE RILEY HILLVILLE | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 563 |
| RIDER DITCH | Ohio | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| BR PYMATUNING CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 3,399 |
| BR PYMATUNING CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,399 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 703 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 703 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 703 |
| COFFEE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 797 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| LEBANON CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 324 |
| MILL CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 115 |
| LINSCOTT RUN | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 758 |
| MINERS FORK | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 758 |
| BIG BAILEY RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 78 |
| E FORK LITTLE MIAMI RIVE | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 4,644 |
| RED OAK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 6,173 |
| BRANCH OF BULLSKIN CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| FISHING GUT CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 175 |
| CAMP RUN | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 351 |
| BIG RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 155 |
| CRANE RUN | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 155 |
| CRANE RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 121 |
| Long Run | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,550 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 390 |
| MUTTON RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,056 |
| CSX RAILROAD | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 351 |
| WEST FORK HONEY CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 6,172 |
| BRANCH HONEY CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 6,172 |
| ST PARIS PK @ PONDY CRY | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 4,649 |
| TRIBUTARY CROOKED RUN | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 1,283 |
| RYAN RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,283 |
| COLD RUN CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 512 |
| N. FORK YELLOW CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 250 |
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.