Bridge Safety in Ohio
26,713 bridges — 1,266 Poor condition — avg age 47 years.
Bridge Inventory
| Total Bridges | 26,713 |
| Good Condition | 16,242 |
| Fair Condition | 9,205 |
| Poor Condition | 1,266 |
| Oldest Bridge | Built 1828 |
| Average Age | 47 years |
Condition Summary
| % Good | 60.8% |
| % Fair | 34.5% |
| % Poor | 4.7% |
Highest-Traffic Poor Condition Bridges in Ohio
Poor condition bridges sorted by daily traffic — the most urgent safety concerns.
| Bridge | Condition | Year Built | ADT | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR 8 (LEE RD) | Poor | 1971 | 142,337 | — |
| ROCKY RIVER VALLEY | Poor | 1971 | 106,617 | — |
| RAMP 71NB-270WB | Poor | 1966 | 104,140 | — |
| DICKS CREEK | Poor | 1960 | 91,260 | — |
| TRIBUTARY MILL CREEK | Poor | 1960 | 91,244 | — |
| IR 480 MAINLINE | Poor | 1980 | 77,220 | — |
| SCIOTO R USR33 RR | Poor | 1972 | 75,912 | — |
| IR 71 | Poor | 1966 | 74,360 | — |
| MILL CR;BENSON ST;NSRR;S | Poor | 1965 | 67,075 | — |
| IR 70W OVER SCIOTO RIVER | Poor | 1975 | 61,022 | — |
| E 14TH ST | Poor | 1962 | 59,893 | — |
| E 22 ST | Poor | 1962 | 59,893 | — |
| US-422 WB (CUY-422-0125) | Poor | 1962 | 59,893 | — |
| S INDIAN RUN | Poor | 1968 | 57,982 | — |
| UP IR 71-1887 DN 71 R SW | Poor | 1967 | 50,525 | — |
| NS RR | Poor | 1987 | 48,060 | — |
| UP480-ES&WN DN77-SW&NE | Poor | 1973 | 44,715 | — |
| UP 480-ES&WN DN 77-SW&NE | Poor | 1973 | 44,715 | — |
| Mill Creek State Sprin | Poor | 1931 | 43,788 | — |
| SCIOTO RIVER | Poor | 1972 | 43,411 | — |
Oldest Bridges in Ohio
| Bridge | Condition | Year Built | Age | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SALT FORK (S BRIDGE) | Poor | 1828 | 198 yrs | 50 |
| VALLEY RUN | Poor | 1830 | 196 yrs | 209 |
| MAHONING RIVER E BRANCH | Fair | 1831 | 195 yrs | 2,000 |
| SIX MILE CREEK | Fair | 1835 | 191 yrs | 324 |
| JIMS RUN | Fair | 1840 | 186 yrs | 155 |
| NORTH TURKEYFOOT CREEK | Good | 1842 | 184 yrs | 3,596 |
| DRY CREEK | Fair | 1842 | 184 yrs | 3,596 |
| BAD CREEK | Fair | 1842 | 184 yrs | 3,596 |
| MASSIES CREEK | Fair | 1850 | 176 yrs | 352 |
| GLADE RUN | Good | 1850 | 176 yrs | 3,215 |
Bridge Safety in Ohio
Bridge condition data for Ohio comes from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. All publicly accessible bridges with a span over 20 feet are inspected at least every 24 months by certified bridge inspectors.