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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLEAR FORK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 25 |
| LAUREL CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 96 |
| DITCH 1256 | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,270 |
| DITCH 1074 | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 324 |
| ROCKY FORK CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,093 |
| DODSON CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 28 |
| SCOTT CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1950 | 76 | 415 |
| GOAT RUN | Ohio | Good | 1950 | 76 | 415 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Good | 1950 | 76 | 118 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 209 |
| KILLBUCK CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 9,171 |
| PLUM RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 186 |
| DOUGHTY CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 600 |
| MORIAH / COLE CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1950 | 76 | 324 |
| CHENANGO/E BR VRMILN RVR | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 279 |
| THOMAS / CO DI 1451 | Ohio | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 262 |
| BASELINE / ASHLAND RAIL | Ohio | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 2,803 |
| BUCKEYE CR | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 150 |
| PINEY FORK CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,074 |
| BRUSH CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 96 |
| SALT RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| SALT RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 209 |
| SALEM CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 209 |
| SALEM CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 209 |
| AMST GOOSE CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 1,850 |
| DRY FORK CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1950 | 76 | 473 |
| CONRAIL RAILROAD | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 122 |
| CROSS CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 122 |
| CROSS CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 209 |
| OPOSSUM HOLLOW | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 207 |
| SALEM CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 96 |
| MCINTYRE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 209 |
| CROSS CREEK CONRAIL RR | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 951 |
| CROSS CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 951 |
| LITTLE SHORT CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 783 |
| LITTLE SHORT CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 209 |
| SCHENCK CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1950 | 76 | 6,641 |
| TUMA RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 209 |
| LONG CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 718 |
| FEDERAL CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 208 |
| INDIAN GUYAN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 60 |
| CANNONS CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 209 |
| SR37 OVER RAMP CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 9,982 |
| MAD RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,389 |
| RUSH CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 293 |
| 36TH STREET DITCH | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 16,389 |
| WEST BRANCH ROCKY RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1950 | 76 | 7,512 |
| HILL DITCH | Ohio | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,382 |
| WOLF CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,772 |
| DEER CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,466 |
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.