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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCOLA CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 1,647 |
| TRIB OF MILL CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 50 |
| MARSH CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 300 |
| MARSH CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 300 |
| CHAGRIN RIVER | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 480 |
| LITTLE GVYAN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 240 |
| SLAB FORK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 479 |
| JOHNS CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 248 |
| BRANCH OF ELKINS CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 73 |
| AARONS CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 73 |
| BIG ICE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 1,823 |
| ICE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 873 |
| PADDY CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 667 |
| SOLIDA CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 2,090 |
| LITTLE BUFFALO CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 714 |
| SYMMES CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 1,209 |
| SOLIDA CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 2,090 |
| SYMMES CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 168 |
| LITTLE STORMS CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 1,219 |
| LEATHERWOOD CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 294 |
| ICE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 178 |
| BUCKEYE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 96 |
| SLAB FORK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 95 |
| NEDS FORK CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 190 |
| INDIAN GUYAN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 390 |
| PADDY CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 862 |
| LONG CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 96 |
| BENT CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 508 |
| CHARLEY CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 1,291 |
| UNKNOWN STREAM | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 374 |
| BENT CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 190 |
| NORMANS RUN | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 695 |
| LITTLE ICE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 96 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 34 |
| BIG BRANCH CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 198 |
| SYMMES CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 96 |
| LITTLE GUYAN CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 96 |
| PINE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 451 |
| INDIAN GUYAN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 122 |
| FIVE MILE CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 211 |
| STORMS CREEK | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 100 |
| Clear Fork Creek | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 73 |
| Trib of South Fork | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 1,289 |
| Otter Fork | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 209 |
| Trib of Brushy Fork | Ohio | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 92 |
| NORTH FORK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 7,231 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 173 |
| RUSH CREEK | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 136 |
| BRANDYWINE CREEK | Ohio | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 141 |
| S FORK MIAMI RIVER | Ohio | Good | 1900 | 126 | 643 |
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.