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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUGAR RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 7,688 |
| Tope Ditch | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 430 |
| MILL CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1950 | 76 | 5,965 |
| SCIOTO RIVER | Ohio | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 699 |
| BR OVER ZIEG DITCH | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 185 |
| GROUNDHOG CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 21 |
| DAHLINGHAUS DITCH | Ohio | Good | 1950 | 76 | 6,978 |
| COLDWATER CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1950 | 76 | 9,115 |
| MIAMI RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1950 | 76 | 10,179 |
| PRYORS RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,260 |
| SOUTH FORK WILLS CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,260 |
| MIDDLE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,489 |
| TOWN FORK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 209 |
| Wolf Creek | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,609 |
| SYCAMORE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 753 |
| MANS FORK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 385 |
| GOSHEN CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1950 | 76 | 385 |
| WEST BRANCH WOLF CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 13 |
| COLLINS FORK | Ohio | Good | 1950 | 76 | 209 |
| STARRETT CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 209 |
| KENT RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 385 |
| BRUSH CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 209 |
| POVERTY RUN TRIB | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 209 |
| SALT CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 209 |
| SALT CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 209 |
| WHITE EYES CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 209 |
| CRANE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 779 |
| DRY CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,140 |
| TURTLE CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1950 | 76 | 376 |
| TOUSSAINT CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1950 | 76 | 615 |
| TURTLE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 527 |
| SIX MILE CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| STREAM | Ohio | Good | 1950 | 76 | 386 |
| LITTLE MONDAY CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 96 |
| BIG DARBY CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,653 |
| DUTCH RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 550 |
| PECKS CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 550 |
| CUYAHOGA RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 4,097 |
| Eckert Ditch | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 814 |
| Breakneck Creek | Ohio | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 1,583 |
| Mahoning Creek | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,017 |
| AUKERMAN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,437 |
| TWIN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,103 |
| RAPES RUN | Ohio | Good | 1950 | 76 | 110 |
| FOUR MILE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 52 |
| DRY FORK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 324 |
| PRICES CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 324 |
| CLEARFORK MOHICAN RIVER | Ohio | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 324 |
| UNNAMED RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 324 |
| TOUBYS RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,493 |
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.