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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W&LE-NS RR SR 21 TUS R | Ohio | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 16,514 |
| SHERRICK RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 10,924 |
| DEER CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,391 |
| MIDD BRANCH NIMISHILLEN | Ohio | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 5,700 |
| EAST BR NIMISHILLEN CREE | Ohio | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,949 |
| HUDSON RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 6,238 |
| VAN HYNING RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 6,031 |
| MOSQUITO CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 11,157 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Good | 1948 | 78 | 36,121 |
| LITTLE DUCK CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1948 | 78 | 2,024 |
| S FORK SUGAR CR | Ohio | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,393 |
| CONOTTON CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 2,731 |
| NORTH CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3 |
| MADDOX CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1948 | 78 | 98 |
| HONEY FK OF RACCOON CREE | Ohio | Good | 1948 | 78 | 322 |
| L MUSKINGUM * MACKE | Ohio | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,624 |
| NEWELLS RUN * NEWLI | Ohio | Good | 1948 | 78 | 82 |
| NORTH FORK SUGAR CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 100 |
| ST JOSEPH RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1948 | 78 | 2,652 |
| MILL CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,271 |
| DITCH 30A PORTAGE RD | Ohio | Good | 1948 | 78 | 107 |
| OVER DITCH | Ohio | Good | 1948 | 78 | 631 |
| OTTAWA RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1949 | 77 | 3,172 |
| PATTERSON DITCH | Ohio | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,172 |
| ROCK CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1949 | 77 | 3,100 |
| PYMATUNING CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,137 |
| LONGRUN | Ohio | Good | 1949 | 77 | 242 |
| CAPTINA CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1949 | 77 | 1,818 |
| BOGGS FORK | Ohio | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,025 |
| GLENNS RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,783 |
| SANDY BEAVER CANAL | Ohio | Good | 1949 | 77 | 3,922 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,816 |
| HONEY CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 4,309 |
| COWAN CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1949 | 77 | 489 |
| PIPE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 2,890 |
| RACCOON CR(ZION RD SE) | Ohio | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 209 |
| MAIN PAINT-BLOOM.NHOLLAN | Ohio | Good | 1949 | 77 | 1,639 |
| BIG WALNUT CR | Ohio | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 16,217 |
| INDIAN RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 16,863 |
| RACCOON CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,367 |
| LITTLE MIAMI RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1949 | 77 | 3,655 |
| TAIL RACE LITTLE MIAMI R | Ohio | Good | 1949 | 77 | 3,655 |
| MUDDY CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,338 |
| ANTHONY WAYNE NYC RR | Ohio | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 10,323 |
| EDEN PARK DRIVE | Ohio | Good | 1949 | 77 | 6,973 |
| WELLS JT CO DITCH | Ohio | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 584 |
| S TURKEY FOOT CREEK 900 | Ohio | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 351 |
| WEST CREEK DITCH 1560 | Ohio | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 292 |
| ROCKY FORK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 2,162 |
| QUEER CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 310 |
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.