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.

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Bridge State Condition Year Built Age (Years) ADT
CONSER RUN Ohio Good 1950 76 895
EAST FORK WHITE EYES CK Ohio Poor 1950 76 96
SANDUSKY RIVER Ohio Good 1950 76 11,017
OLENTANGY RIVER Ohio Poor 1950 76 1,786
W&LE RR Ohio Fair 1950 76 90,655
CSX RR Ohio Fair 1950 76 9,170
OHIO CANAL Ohio Poor 1950 76 300
MAPLE SWAMP DITCH Ohio Good 1950 76 357
EAST FORK WHITEWATER R Ohio Good 1950 76 231
STILLWATER RIVER Ohio Good 1950 76 119
OLENTANGY RIVER Ohio Fair 1950 76 2,674
RED BANK CREEK Ohio Fair 1950 76 30
SYCAMORE CREEK Ohio Good 1950 76 40,661
TRIBUTARY OF WALNUT CREE Ohio Fair 1950 76 40,661
LITTLE WALNUT CREEK Ohio Fair 1950 76 5,567
POPLAR CR(HAVENSPORT RD) Ohio Fair 1950 76 324
GRANT RUN (BORROR RD) Ohio Good 1950 76 1,351
RYAN RUN Ohio Fair 1950 76 5,285
RYAN RUN Ohio Fair 1950 76 5,285
RYAN RUN Ohio Good 1950 76 5,285
FORK CREEK Ohio Fair 1950 76 772
MUD CREEK Ohio Fair 1950 76 772
CLEAR CREEK Ohio Good 1950 76 1,899
UNKNOWN STREAM Ohio Fair 1950 76 209
SWANCREEK Ohio Poor 1950 76 577
LITTLE WHITE OAK CREEK Ohio Fair 1950 76 204
STREAM Ohio Fair 1950 76 274
SILVER CRK 0.45 MI E 306 Ohio Poor 1950 76 7,283
S W P C RAILROAD SPUR Ohio Fair 1950 76 11,212
LITTLE MIAMI RIVER Ohio Fair 1950 76 2,762
BRANCH RATTLESNAKE CREEK Ohio Good 1950 76 129
STREAM Ohio Poor 1950 76 96
CHAPMAN RUN Ohio Good 1950 76 324
STREAM Ohio Fair 1950 76 354
STREAM Ohio Fair 1950 76 883
SOGGY RUN Ohio Fair 1950 76 209
LEATHERWOOD CREEK Ohio Poor 1950 76 96
SUGARTREE FORK Ohio Fair 1950 76 209
SUGARTREE FORK Ohio Fair 1950 76 209
SUGARTREE FORK Ohio Poor 1950 76 96
CUL ST;EGGLESTON AVE. Ohio Good 1950 76 4,514
I75*S Ohio Fair 1950 76 10,251
WEST FORK OF MILL CREEK Ohio Good 1950 76 10,061
STOLL DITCH 788 Ohio Good 1950 76 136
COL.& OHIO R.RR SPUR Ohio Good 1950 76 6,972
BRUSHY FORK Ohio Poor 1950 76 50
NORTH FORK Ohio Fair 1950 76 96
SHORT CREEK Ohio Poor 1950 76 20
BRUSHY FORK Ohio Fair 1950 76 75
NORTH FORK SHORT CREEK Ohio Fair 1950 76 100

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.