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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUEER CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 227 |
| SO FORK SUGAR CR | Ohio | Good | 1947 | 79 | 2,850 |
| TRIBTY OF INDIANFIELD RU | Ohio | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,389 |
| SWAN CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1947 | 79 | 3,197 |
| MILL CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1947 | 79 | 2,826 |
| ISLAND CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,433 |
| EVANS LAKE | Ohio | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,300 |
| AN E TRIBTARY EVANS LAKE | Ohio | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 557 |
| TYMOCHTEE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 488 |
| E. BR. THOMAS FORK | Ohio | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 209 |
| BEAR CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,009 |
| Wolf Creek | Ohio | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 856 |
| KEITH FRK LIMESTONE RUN | Ohio | Good | 1947 | 79 | 51 |
| SHARPS FORK FED. CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 209 |
| WEST BRANCH WOLF CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1947 | 79 | 385 |
| TRIB JONES LAKE | Ohio | Good | 1947 | 79 | 209 |
| TURKEY RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 3,250 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1947 | 79 | 1,402 |
| TURKEY RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,004 |
| SUGAR CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1947 | 79 | 3,819 |
| CLEAR FORK MOHICAN RIVER | Ohio | Poor | 1947 | 79 | 1,199 |
| MUSKELLUNGE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 4,376 |
| SR 21 | Ohio | Good | 1947 | 79 | 2,830 |
| SUGAR CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1947 | 79 | 2,646 |
| MRTA RR NIMISHILLEN CR | Ohio | Good | 1947 | 79 | 5,256 |
| EAST-BR-NIMISHILLEN-CREE | Ohio | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,200 |
| EAST-BR-NIMISHILLEN-CREE | Ohio | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 4,991 |
| MILL CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1947 | 79 | 2,009 |
| DUCK CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1947 | 79 | 7,551 |
| STRATTON CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1947 | 79 | 797 |
| TRB TURTL CR(REEDERS RN) | Ohio | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 12,221 |
| OVER W&E RR | Ohio | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 3,141 |
| MILLER CREEK BRANCH | Ohio | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 4,661 |
| MILL CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1947 | 79 | 185 |
| TOUISSAINT CRK SIMONDS R | Ohio | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 50 |
| MID BR POR RIV BRIDGE ST | Ohio | Poor | 1947 | 79 | 175 |
| GREASY RUN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,289 |
| OHIO BRUSH CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 485 |
| CEDAR FORK | Ohio | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,391 |
| N&W RAILWAY | Ohio | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 100 |
| OLD TOWN RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 5,838 |
| ASHTABULA RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 209 |
| HYDE FORK | Ohio | Good | 1948 | 78 | 758 |
| MARIETTA RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 40 |
| LONG RUN RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 242 |
| KOOP CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 797 |
| BRANCH OF KOOP CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1948 | 78 | 198 |
| RED OAK CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 268 |
| GORGE RD T157 | Ohio | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 209 |
| MOSQUITO CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1948 | 78 | 130 |
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.