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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TURKEY RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 6,770 |
| COLD RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,559 |
| LITTLE WAKATOMIKA CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,163 |
| LITTLE SCIOTO RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,994 |
| BROKEN SWORD CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,259 |
| TRIB OF SYCAMORE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 713 |
| TINKERS CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 5,390 |
| BIG CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 100 |
| W ALUM CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,645 |
| EAST FORK PAINT CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,933 |
| (O) Railroad | Ohio | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 17,461 |
| LITTLE SUGAR CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 13,866 |
| INTERMITTENT WATERWAY | Ohio | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 743 |
| BRANCH OF PANTHER CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 743 |
| BRANCH OF PANTHER CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 743 |
| CESSNA CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1948 | 78 | 292 |
| MCFADDEN RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 352 |
| EAST FORK WHITE OAK CRK | Ohio | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,621 |
| HNVL CRNR/E BR HURON RVR | Ohio | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 67 |
| COLEMAN BRANCH | Ohio | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 282 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 629 |
| LIGGITT DITCH | Ohio | Good | 1948 | 78 | 162 |
| TENMILE CREEK 0006 | Ohio | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,620 |
| MILL CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 219 |
| PENN CENTRAL RR | Ohio | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 339 |
| MAHONING RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,364 |
| GRAVES CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,587 |
| RIFFLE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,587 |
| LEADING CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 385 |
| MORGAN DITCH | Ohio | Good | 1948 | 78 | 3,866 |
| TRIB SHARPS FORK FED CRK | Ohio | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 385 |
| WEST[ BRANCH WOLF CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 96 |
| TRIB WEST BRANCH WOLF CR | Ohio | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 385 |
| OGG CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1948 | 78 | 209 |
| OVER BUTCHER KNIFE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,778 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Good | 1948 | 78 | 680 |
| EAST FORK DUCK CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1948 | 78 | 473 |
| WHISKEY RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 1,022 |
| EAST FORK DUCK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 303 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 100 |
| MAUMEE RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,975 |
| HAY RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,105 |
| CAMP CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,207 |
| Hinkley Creek | Ohio | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 710 |
| Black Brook Ditch | Ohio | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,312 |
| TWIN CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 357 |
| LESLEY RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 681 |
| BLACK FORK OF MOHICAN RI | Ohio | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,618 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 1,384 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,384 |
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.