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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trib of Bowling Green Cr | Ohio | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 385 |
| Trib of Bowling Green Cr | Ohio | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 324 |
| Trib of North Fork River | Ohio | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 5,757 |
| Ramp Creek | Ohio | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 690 |
| BEAVER CR C.P.PARK | Ohio | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 10,706 |
| TRIB MEANDER CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 4,971 |
| MEANDER CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 510 |
| BR OVER CARROLL DT | Ohio | Good | 1941 | 85 | 145 |
| PLUM CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,019 |
| EAST FORK BLACK RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 524 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 277 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 956 |
| POSSUM RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 1,077 |
| OVER BR TIMBER RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 6,404 |
| TURTLE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 385 |
| LACARPE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 2,117 |
| CONGO CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 587 |
| BLANCHARD RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 2,383 |
| TOUBYS RUN & BIKEWAY | Ohio | Good | 1941 | 85 | 5,478 |
| DRY RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 5,254 |
| BRANCH OF WAUGH RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 967 |
| MINE RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 719 |
| TRIBUTARY BLACK RUN | Ohio | Good | 1941 | 85 | 719 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 2,231 |
| BRANCH OF WALNUT CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 2,231 |
| JR FURNACE-PWLS(POPLAR F | Ohio | Good | 1941 | 85 | 314 |
| DEER CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,354 |
| BIG SANDY CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 2,387 |
| BRANCH EAST NIMISHILLEN | Ohio | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 2,846 |
| BLACK RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 978 |
| WEST BRANCH NIMISHILLEN | Ohio | Good | 1941 | 85 | 12,318 |
| WOLF CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 502 |
| MAHONING RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1941 | 85 | 9,148 |
| LITTLE STILLWATER CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 1,957 |
| MIDDLE FORK SALT CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 219 |
| SHIVERLY CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 209 |
| SOUTH BRANCH TUPPER CREE | Ohio | Good | 1941 | 85 | 5,747 |
| VETO LAKE * VETO LAK | Ohio | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 265 |
| BRANCH OF SUGAR CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,982 |
| SUGAR CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 7,781 |
| ST JOSEPH RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,039 |
| CSX RR-PACKER CR-TWP 111 | Ohio | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 8,506 |
| CEDAR CREEK OREGON ROAD | Ohio | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 2,630 |
| POKER HOLLOW STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 1,657 |
| MIDDLE BRANCH | Ohio | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 96 |
| PUSHETA CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 164 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 299 |
| GLENNS RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 38 |
| EAST FORK LITTLE MIAMI | Ohio | Good | 1942 | 84 | 280 |
| Tributary of Big Creek | Ohio | Poor | 1942 | 84 | 1,000 |
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.