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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Creek | Ohio | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 5,000 |
| Baldwin Creek | Ohio | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 5,000 |
| MARSH RUN(MARLANE DRIVE) | Ohio | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 7,515 |
| BR3 MILL CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1942 | 84 | 30 |
| CHICKAMAUGA CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1942 | 84 | 2,973 |
| MIDDLEFORK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 252 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Good | 1942 | 84 | 209 |
| M. BR.SHADE RIVER TRIB. | Ohio | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 209 |
| TRIBUTARY BEAR CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1942 | 84 | 6,278 |
| OILSPRING RUN | Ohio | Good | 1942 | 84 | 209 |
| DOG RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 645 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Poor | 1942 | 84 | 261 |
| S. BRANCH TURTLE CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1942 | 84 | 113 |
| HINKLEY CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 7,681 |
| CAVE RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1942 | 84 | 645 |
| NORTH BRANCH INDIAN CR. | Ohio | Good | 1942 | 84 | 260 |
| GALLIA PIKE (N&S RR) | Ohio | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 3,147 |
| BRANCH OF HYPOCRITE RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 485 |
| OHIO CANAL | Ohio | Good | 1942 | 84 | 8,908 |
| OHIO CANAL | Ohio | Good | 1942 | 84 | 9,411 |
| LITTLE YANKEE RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 3,287 |
| HOAGLIN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 2,737 |
| KISER DITCH | Ohio | Poor | 1942 | 84 | 261 |
| TOUSSIANT CREEK LAYMAN R | Ohio | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 100 |
| HEADWATERS PIEDMONT LAKE | Ohio | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 32 |
| FRAZIER RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 734 |
| WHITE OAK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 1,980 |
| SR 17 SR 237 | Ohio | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 27,825 |
| I-X CNTR DR (KOLTHOFF DR | Ohio | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 28,886 |
| DOAN BROOK | Ohio | Good | 1943 | 83 | 22,150 |
| (O) Railroad | Ohio | Good | 1943 | 83 | 18,466 |
| I75*S | Ohio | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 100 |
| RAILROAD | Ohio | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 26,000 |
| RED BANK RD CR-67 | Ohio | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 26,000 |
| DUCK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 11,804 |
| MCCOMB LATERAL | Ohio | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 89 |
| FIVE MILE CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1943 | 83 | 128 |
| TRIBUTARY OF BLACK CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1943 | 83 | 209 |
| TRIB OF VERMILION RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 2,938 |
| ICE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 7,071 |
| N FORK LICKING RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1943 | 83 | 8,810 |
| ELK CREEK N.P.DIAGONAL | Ohio | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 1,928 |
| BERLIN RESERVOIR | Ohio | Good | 1943 | 83 | 3,755 |
| TURKEY BROTH CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1943 | 83 | 262 |
| Center Creek | Ohio | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 3,741 |
| LEADING CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 96 |
| CRANENEST FORK | Ohio | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 209 |
| TRIB HYDE FORK | Ohio | Good | 1943 | 83 | 96 |
| BALD EAGLE RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 96 |
| HONEY CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1943 | 83 | 155 |
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.