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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRIBUTARY TO PAINT CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 436 |
| HERROD CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 324 |
| MCCAFFERTY RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 45 |
| HAY RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 324 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,231 |
| KINNIKINNICK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 884 |
| TRIB.S.FORK KINNIKINNICK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 96 |
| SR 239 | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 4,254 |
| LOUSY RUN | Ohio | Good | 1950 | 76 | 4,254 |
| HYGEAN RUN + SR 73 + 104 | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 15,019 |
| STOCKHAM RD (LTL SCIOTO) | Ohio | Good | 1950 | 76 | 308 |
| BIG PETE RD(CHANDLERS RU | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 242 |
| DOCK WADDELL RD(GINAT CR | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| EAST BR WOLF CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 294 |
| INDIAN RUN | Ohio | Good | 1950 | 76 | 324 |
| PIGEON RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,830 |
| ARMSTRONG RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 398 |
| HUGLE RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 168 |
| SR 8 & SR 59 | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 17,330 |
| YELLOW CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,703 |
| NORTH FORK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,703 |
| WOLF CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,158 |
| BRANDYWINE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 6,920 |
| WOLF CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 502 |
| MOSQUITO CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 10,283 |
| EAGLE CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 310 |
| FAST BRANCH CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1950 | 76 | 795 |
| MILL CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 18,155 |
| BLUE CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1950 | 76 | 192 |
| NORTH SPICE RUN | Ohio | Good | 1950 | 76 | 324 |
| TRB TURT CR(MULFORDS RN) | Ohio | Good | 1950 | 76 | 12,180 |
| SACKETT RUN * SACKETT RU | Ohio | Good | 1950 | 76 | 96 |
| RATHBURN RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 214 |
| NORTH FORK SUGAR CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1950 | 76 | 120 |
| TOUSSAINT CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1950 | 76 | 362 |
| N BR PORTAGE RIV MERMILL | Ohio | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 160 |
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.