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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WERTZ DITCH | Ohio | Good | 1943 | 83 | 351 |
| LITTLE DUCK CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1943 | 83 | 6,896 |
| MOSQUITO CREEK RESERVOIR | Ohio | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 2,662 |
| E BR MAHONING RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1943 | 83 | 8,864 |
| W BR MAHONING RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 10,568 |
| GRASSY CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 11,749 |
| TWO ROOT CREEK LEMOYNE R | Ohio | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 1,079 |
| WYATT RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 40 |
| BRYSON BRANCH | Ohio | Good | 1944 | 82 | 96 |
| BR WHEELING CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1944 | 82 | 4,467 |
| TODD FORK | Ohio | Good | 1944 | 82 | 4,552 |
| NO NAME STREAM | Ohio | Good | 1944 | 82 | 298 |
| WABASH RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 477 |
| MAD RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 13,622 |
| SANDHILL / FRINK RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1944 | 82 | 361 |
| TRIB TO SAND RUN | Ohio | Good | 1944 | 82 | 282 |
| CEDAR LICK RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 2,539 |
| LITTLE MUSKINGUM RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 209 |
| TRIB WEST BRCH WOLF CREE | Ohio | Good | 1944 | 82 | 24 |
| FOUR MILE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 324 |
| TUSCARAWAS RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 3,829 |
| EAST-BR-NIMISHILLEN-CREE | Ohio | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 6,014 |
| EAST BR NIMISHILLEN CREE | Ohio | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 2,513 |
| SPILLWAY MOSQUITO RESVOI | Ohio | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 4,203 |
| GROG RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 2,070 |
| MUDDY FORK | Ohio | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 261 |
| GEORGES CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1945 | 81 | 547 |
| ASHTABULA CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 1,640 |
| ASHTABULA RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1945 | 81 | 332 |
| MONDAY CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1945 | 81 | 4,500 |
| LONG RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 242 |
| MCMAHON CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 451 |
| BIG THREE MILE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 155 |
| RED OAK CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1945 | 81 | 104 |
| WHITE OAK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 1,423 |
| LICK RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 340 |
| TRAIL RUN DUMLAP BN05 | Ohio | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 513 |
| FRIDAY CREEK ABLE BN19 | Ohio | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 332 |
| ORANGE DR SHERRODSVILLE | Ohio | Good | 1945 | 81 | 108 |
| DUGAN RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 608 |
| WEST FORK HONEY CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1945 | 81 | 1,433 |
| GRAYS BRANCH | Ohio | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 1,895 |
| MASON RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 200 |
| S.W.P.C.RR SPUR & ROAD | Ohio | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 208 |
| SHAWNEE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 4,889 |
| WEST FORK OF MILL CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 500 |
| BLACK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 259 |
| TRIB TO L SALT CR | Ohio | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 223 |
| GLADE RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 170 |
| SUGAR CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 3,000 |
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.