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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUCK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,869 |
| WALNUT CREEK AT MOSQUITO | Ohio | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 1,794 |
| SPONSELLER DITCH | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 56 |
| NORTH CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 240 |
| LITTLE AUGLAIZE RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,911 |
| JOHNSON RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,514 |
| KELLY BRANCH | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 226 |
| LITTLE RACCOON CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 155 |
| BR OF LITTLE MIAMI RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 797 |
| W BR WOLF CK * BOWMA | Ohio | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 209 |
| BRANCH OF NEWMAN CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1940 | 86 | 369 |
| KILLBUCK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 448 |
| SILVER CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 498 |
| KILLBUCK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 472 |
| WOLF RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 68 |
| WILLOW CK | Ohio | Good | 1941 | 85 | 209 |
| COX RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 96 |
| BIG SANDY CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 3,922 |
| SPFLD XENIA RD O DITCH | Ohio | Good | 1941 | 85 | 4,846 |
| BARNES RUN | Ohio | Good | 1941 | 85 | 4,058 |
| COWAN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 5,630 |
| PORTER CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 11,087 |
| DOAN BROOK | Ohio | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 6,702 |
| MUD CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 441 |
| BOGART RD/MILLS CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 3,140 |
| HAYDEN RUN (DUBLIN) | Ohio | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 8,940 |
| SCIOTO BIG RUN (GANTZ RD | Ohio | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 7,515 |
| BIG WALNUT (WINCH.PIKE) | Ohio | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 10,948 |
| TEN MILE CREEK BRANCH | Ohio | Good | 1941 | 85 | 1,055 |
| YELLOW SPRINGS CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 9,316 |
| S BRANCH CAESAR CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1941 | 85 | 1,870 |
| CLEAR FORK | Ohio | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 227 |
| STREAM CLEAR FORK | Ohio | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 78 |
| STREAM SUGARTREE FORK | Ohio | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 227 |
| WHITEWATER RIVER | Ohio | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 12,104 |
| CONRAIL RAILROAD | Ohio | Good | 1941 | 85 | 7,134 |
| PANTHER CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1941 | 85 | 4,611 |
| TAPPAN LAKE | Ohio | Good | 1941 | 85 | 4,786 |
| PAINT CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 124 |
| TRIB TO SYMMES CR | Ohio | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 913 |
| SYMMES CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 913 |
| DELANO RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 4,024 |
| DELOSS CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 971 |
| FOUR MILE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 3,169 |
| CANNONS CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 479 |
| LITTLE ICE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,140 |
| ICE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,132 |
| SOLIDA CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 984 |
| LITTLE PADDY CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,312 |
| Trib of Licking River | Ohio | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 209 |
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.