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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EIGHT MILE CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 11,913 |
| SEARSON DITCH | Ohio | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 324 |
| McElree Ditch | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 1,109 |
| NORFOLK WESTERN R R | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 750 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 63 |
| ROCKY BRANCH CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 235 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 477 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 58 |
| BUCK RUN | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 126 |
| HOLMES CTY TRAIL | Ohio | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 9,171 |
| DOUGHTY CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 243 |
| EAST BR OF HURON RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 4,300 |
| COOK / VERMILION RVR | Ohio | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 422 |
| ELLIOT RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 252 |
| QUARRY CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 910 |
| PINE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 209 |
| TURKEY FORK CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 127 |
| VENISONHAM CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 79 |
| LITTLE STORMS CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 215 |
| BANNISTER DITCH COWLEY | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,484 |
| BENCH DITCH 0364 | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 2,141 |
| HARRIS DITCH 0945 | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 228 |
| WARD CANAL 1458 | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,238 |
| OTTAWA RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 3,252 |
| BIG DARBY CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 9,659 |
| W BRANCH MILL CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10,947 |
| MEANDER CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,066 |
| MAHONING RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,029 |
| EAST BRNCH OF DUCK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 230 |
| YELLOW CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 4,223 |
| FORKED RUN TRIB. | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 209 |
| STILLWATER RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 7,920 |
| Opossum Creek | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,367 |
| STORM SEWERS | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,500 |
| FLAT RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 2,532 |
| OLENTANGY RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,532 |
| OVER BRUSH CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 1,208 |
| OVER BRUSH CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,772 |
| RIDERS RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 350 |
| SHARON FORK | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 17 |
| PACKER CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 592 |
| WOLF CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 324 |
| SOUTH CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 659 |
| BRANCH OF DEER CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 353 |
| YELLOW BUD CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 324 |
| MCDOWELL CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 60 |
| LEETH CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 27 |
| Hinkley Creek | Ohio | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 951 |
| Plum Creek | Ohio | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 794 |
| Branch Eagle Creek | Ohio | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 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.