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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHARON FORK | Ohio | Good | 1945 | 81 | 96 |
| LITTLE OLIVE GREEN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 324 |
| TURKEY RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 209 |
| MEIGS CK TRIB | Ohio | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 324 |
| LITTLE DUNCAN RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 208 |
| MOXAHALA CREEK TRIB | Ohio | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 317 |
| LICKING RIVER TRIB | Ohio | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 324 |
| BIG RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 209 |
| H O WATER DITCH | Ohio | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 214 |
| MOORES RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 400 |
| CANDY RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 13,325 |
| CLOUSE DITCH | Ohio | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 110 |
| E BR NIMISHILLEN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 1,268 |
| CAMP BROOK (181) | Ohio | Good | 1945 | 81 | 15,806 |
| HINES DITCH | Ohio | Good | 1945 | 81 | 537 |
| WEST JENNINGS CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1945 | 81 | 483 |
| SHARPS RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 313 |
| SUGAR CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 504 |
| SULPHUR CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 833 |
| STREAM NAPOLEON ROAD | Ohio | Good | 1946 | 80 | 1,364 |
| ASHTABULA CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1946 | 80 | 236 |
| TRIB TO MARGARET CK | Ohio | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 96 |
| WIERTH DITCH | Ohio | Good | 1946 | 80 | 676 |
| CARTER CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1946 | 80 | 797 |
| GRASSY RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1946 | 80 | 3,422 |
| ATWOOD RESERVOIR | Ohio | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 1,012 |
| ATWOOD RESERVOIR | Ohio | Good | 1946 | 80 | 1,012 |
| BRANCH OF INDIAN FORK | Ohio | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 1,012 |
| W FORK LITTLE BEAVER CRK | Ohio | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 3,643 |
| BR.W.FORK LITTLE BEAVERC | Ohio | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 481 |
| BR W FK LITTLE BEAVER CR | Ohio | Good | 1946 | 80 | 743 |
| NO NAME | Ohio | Good | 1946 | 80 | 209 |
| DUGWAY BROOK | Ohio | Good | 1946 | 80 | 6,702 |
| SCIOTO RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 10,343 |
| BIG WALNUT CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1946 | 80 | 30,395 |
| (O) Mason Run | Ohio | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 7,245 |
| BARREN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 924 |
| SHAWNEE CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1946 | 80 | 6,200 |
| OVER BR N CROOKED CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1946 | 80 | 6,670 |
| BRIERLY CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 2,227 |
| EDINGTON RUN TAPPAN LAKE | Ohio | Good | 1946 | 80 | 4,786 |
| BEAVER DAM RUN TAPPAN LK | Ohio | Good | 1946 | 80 | 4,914 |
| CLEAR FORK CR TAPPAN LAK | Ohio | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 4,914 |
| SOUTH TURKEYFOOT CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 1,648 |
| S TURKEYFOOT CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 1,648 |
| DITCH 1566 | Ohio | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 165 |
| 782 GARRETT CR | Ohio | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 351 |
| East Fork Little Miami | Ohio | Poor | 1946 | 80 | 5,565 |
| FOUR MILE CR | Ohio | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 331 |
| SR 79 OVER WILKINS RUN | Ohio | Good | 1946 | 80 | 4,330 |
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.