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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEGGINSON CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1949 | 77 | 2,842 |
| MEGGINSON CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1949 | 77 | 2,842 |
| SEYMOUR CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1949 | 77 | 2,842 |
| SEYMOUR CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1949 | 77 | 2,842 |
| TRIB OF HURON RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1949 | 77 | 2,774 |
| US36 OVER DRY RUN | Ohio | Good | 1949 | 77 | 7,790 |
| FEDERAL CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 2,243 |
| STORMS CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 906 |
| OVER NO FORK LIC RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1949 | 77 | 6,273 |
| SR 310 OVER MUDDY FORK | Ohio | Good | 1949 | 77 | 10,908 |
| SR661 OVER RACCOON CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1949 | 77 | 9,419 |
| Trib of Feeder Canal | Ohio | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,559 |
| OTTER CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1949 | 77 | 96 |
| HONEY CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 762 |
| MAHONING R PCRR FRONT ST | Ohio | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 8,624 |
| QU QUA CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,041 |
| WEST BRANCH SHADE RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1949 | 77 | 3,572 |
| MIDDLE BRANCH SHADE RIVE | Ohio | Good | 1949 | 77 | 3,572 |
| LITTLE LEADING CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 177 |
| SUNFISH CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1949 | 77 | 2,085 |
| TOMS RUN | Ohio | Good | 1949 | 77 | 6,962 |
| Thimble Creek | Ohio | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 6,670 |
| SHARPS FORK FEDERAL CREE | Ohio | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 385 |
| TRIB ISLAND RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 96 |
| OVER BUCK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 8,037 |
| OVER FOX CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1949 | 77 | 8,037 |
| BUFFALO FORK OF SALT CRK | Ohio | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 248 |
| WEST FORK DUCK CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1949 | 77 | 1,215 |
| WOLF CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 324 |
| FLAT ROCK CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1949 | 77 | 1,521 |
| SCIPPO CR | Ohio | Good | 1949 | 77 | 12,006 |
| MOORES RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 18,784 |
| BOSWELL RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 4,227 |
| CROOKED CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 17,270 |
| CROOKED CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1949 | 77 | 17,270 |
| YELLOWBUD CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 2,705 |
| KINNIKINNICK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 7,080 |
| SLAB RUN | Ohio | Good | 1949 | 77 | 2,700 |
| MIDD BRANCH NIMISHILLEN | Ohio | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 8,500 |
| EAST BRANCH NIMISHILLEN | Ohio | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 2,194 |
| BEAZEL CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1949 | 77 | 466 |
| CUYAHOGA RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 14,545 |
| ABANDONED RR | Ohio | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 7,338 |
| US 36 AND PENN CENT RR | Ohio | Good | 1949 | 77 | 2,193 |
| SOUTH BRANCH WOLF CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1949 | 77 | 3,049 |
| S FK GILBERT RUN DE | Ohio | Good | 1949 | 77 | 209 |
| POVERTY RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 106 |
| INDIAN RUN | Ohio | Good | 1949 | 77 | 76 |
| ROCK RUN | Ohio | Good | 1949 | 77 | 382 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Good | 1950 | 76 | 113 |
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.