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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHAWNEE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 260 |
| SHAWNEE CREEK N BRANCH | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 100 |
| SHAWNEE CREEK N BRANCH | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 295 |
| SHAWNEE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 1,819 |
| SHANNON RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 96 |
| STREAM SKULL FORK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 157 |
| CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 3,938 |
| Banklick Creek Tributary | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 2,227 |
| BRANCH MUDDY CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 3,727 |
| POLK RUN CK. (W. LOV. RD | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 11,927 |
| CREEK (FOREST RD) | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 7,165 |
| GREAT MIAMI RIVER (HAR) | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 9,010 |
| GREAT MIAMI RIVER (COL) | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 4,665 |
| CREEK----INH(HOPEWELL RD | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 700 |
| DUCK CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 200 |
| DUCK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 17,718 |
| TUNNEL (UNUSED) | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 16,495 |
| TRIB TO MILL CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 400 |
| TIDERISHI CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 87 |
| HARDY DITCH | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 485 |
| JOHN LEARN JT | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 32 |
| HOWARD RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 500 |
| JIM CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 324 |
| WILDCAT CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 262 |
| MCCOY RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 324 |
| BLANCHARD RIVER | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 385 |
| CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 50 |
| HEFLING RUN | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 1 |
| CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 93 |
| NORTH FORK OF SHORTCREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 448 |
| SOUTH FORK OF SHORT CREE | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 295 |
| SOUTH FORK OF SHORT CREE | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 295 |
| ELK RUN | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 50 |
| MIDDLE FORK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 209 |
| MIDDLE FORK SHORT CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 501 |
| CONOTTON CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 30 |
| LITTLE STILLWATER CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 351 |
| STILLWATER CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 112 |
| CONOTTON CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 60 |
| CONOTTON CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 200 |
| NORTH FORK SHORT CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 255 |
| LIMING CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 40 |
| PLUM RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 540 |
| STILLWATER CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 540 |
| SOUTH FORK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 40 |
| CONOTTON CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 136 |
| CONOTTON CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 50 |
| CONOTTON CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 291 |
| LAUREL CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 20 |
| CONNOTTON CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 291 |
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.