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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LESLIE RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 1,561 |
| PENNSYLVANIA RR | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 298 |
| SANDY CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 221 |
| COLD RUN | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 325 |
| LITTLE YELLOW CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 9,731 |
| LESLIE RUN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 478 |
| BRANDY WINE CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 1,259 |
| SR-2 (E 9TH. ST.) | Ohio | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 20,088 |
| EDGEWATER PRK RMP | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50,821 |
| USR-6 (HERMAN) | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 9,170 |
| US 6 | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 500 |
| CREEK E BR ROCKY RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,446 |
| CREEK E BR ROCKY RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,446 |
| BIG CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 8,416 |
| LIME ST CUY RVR & B&O RR | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,176 |
| CUYAHOGA RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 2,553 |
| TRIBUTARY OF CHIPPEWA CR | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,000 |
| WOODINGTON RUN | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 2,116 |
| HELLER DITCH | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 862 |
| DIVIDING BRANCH | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 710 |
| BRIDGE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,277 |
| DISMAL CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 477 |
| GRAY BRANCH | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 797 |
| ALUM CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 30,087 |
| BLACKLICK CR(RNA) | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 12,909 |
| HELLBRANCH RUN (ALKIRE) | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 2,352 |
| HELLBRANCH RUN(KUNZ RD) | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 1,081 |
| BIG RUN(GEORGESVILLE RD) | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 20,054 |
| DYSART DI(REYN-NEW ALB) | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 12,909 |
| GROVE CITY CR (COLUMBUS) | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 7,753 |
| STREAM CH-5 | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 227 |
| BAD CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 94 |
| BRUSH CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 316 |
| SWAN CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 113 |
| SILVER CRK 0.48 MI. N 87 | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 7,324 |
| CHAGRIN R. 2.23 MI S 322 | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 7,324 |
| LITTLE MIAMI RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 5,832 |
| PAINTERS CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 949 |
| LUDLOW CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 2,598 |
| MASSIES CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 102 |
| SHAWNEE CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 6,552 |
| OVER CHAPMANS RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 812 |
| STREAM SKULL FORK | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 91 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 96 |
| CROOKED CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 477 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 485 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 292 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 96 |
| BRUSHY FORK | Ohio | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 96 |
| CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 6,279 |
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.