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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HILLS FORK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| LITTLE THREE MILE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 69 |
| MILL CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1950 | 76 | 96 |
| LEATHERWOOD STR LINCOLN | Ohio | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 945 |
| MUDDY FORK | Ohio | Good | 1950 | 76 | 4,309 |
| HONEY CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1950 | 76 | 242 |
| JEROME FORK | Ohio | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 1,362 |
| OLDTOWN RUN | Ohio | Good | 1950 | 76 | 282 |
| LANG CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,720 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,975 |
| TRUMBULL CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 315 |
| GRIGGS CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1950 | 76 | 498 |
| GRAVEL RUN | Ohio | Good | 1950 | 76 | 254 |
| ROCK CREEK TRIBUTARY | Ohio | Good | 1950 | 76 | 209 |
| ASHTABULA RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1950 | 76 | 285 |
| ROCK CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 517 |
| COWLES CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| TRIB TO HOCKING RIVER | Ohio | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 324 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 209 |
| BRCH RACOON CR | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 209 |
| STILLWATER CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 36 |
| AULTS RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 96 |
| ROCK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 96 |
| WHEELING CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 324 |
| BRUSHY CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 209 |
| COX RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 124 |
| CHICKEN HOLLOW | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 385 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 155 |
| STONY HOLLOW CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 60 |
| ELLIS RUN CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1950 | 76 | 155 |
| TODD RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 351 |
| W. FORK OHIO BRUSH CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 324 |
| BRANCH OF OHIO BRUSH CR | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 274 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Good | 1950 | 76 | 155 |
| DARRS RUN | Ohio | Good | 1950 | 76 | 4,549 |
| SCOTTS RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 4,549 |
| TWO MILE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,900 |
| MUDDY FORK BN071 | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,823 |
| STILL FORK CR. BN18 | Ohio | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 88 |
| MILL CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 797 |
| STOTT RD O THACKERY DIT | Ohio | Good | 1950 | 76 | 385 |
| LITTLE MIAMI BIKEWAY | Ohio | Good | 1950 | 76 | 500 |
| BRUSHY FORK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,537 |
| BRUSHY FORK | Ohio | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 1,399 |
| DUTCH CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1950 | 76 | 158 |
| NO NAME STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 946 |
| MILL CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1950 | 76 | 3,426 |
| NO NAME | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 96 |
| LITTLE YELLOW CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1950 | 76 | 209 |
| WEST FORK LITTLE BEAVER | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 77 |
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.