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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.