Historic Bridges in Indiana
2,682 bridges built before 1951 in Indiana still in service today.
Bridges Built Before 1951
The United States has 2,682 bridges in Indiana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOST RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 225 |
| HIGHLAND CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 112 |
| Middle Fork WILDCAT Cr | Indiana | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 326 |
| BR CONNELEY DITCH | Indiana | Poor | 1916 | 110 | 158 |
| LAUGHERY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 100 |
| VERNON FK MUSCATATUCK R | Indiana | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 110 |
| STONY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 6,350 |
| BIG BLUE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 240 |
| TRIB TO WHITE LICK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 175 |
| LITTLE KANKAKEE RIVER | Indiana | Good | 1916 | 110 | 100 |
| FALL CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1916 | 110 | 856 |
| PLEASANT RUN | Indiana | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 1,482 |
| BEAN CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1916 | 110 | 3,550 |
| STATE DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 233 |
| LITTLE EAGLE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 25,347 |
| BEAVER LAKE DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 53 |
| MUD LICK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 158 |
| FLATROCK RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 150 |
| EEL RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 300 |
| E Fork of COAL Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 120 |
| FALL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 25,289 |
| YELLOW RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 10,525 |
| RUSH Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 51 |
| CORNSTALK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 110 |
| LOST CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 16,105 |
| WABASH RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 1,990 |
| BR W FK BLUE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 56 |
| W FORK BLUE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 282 |
| PUNCH RUN | Indiana | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 244 |
| CRIETZ CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1917 | 109 | 1,396 |
| EEL RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 24,120 |
| HARVEY CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1918 | 108 | 9,061 |
| SHERMAN EMMONS DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 100 |
| EEL RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 30 |
| BLACK RIVER | Indiana | Poor | 1918 | 108 | 281 |
| BIG DUCK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 3,802 |
| LOST CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 11,225 |
| ST JOSEPH RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 29,025 |
| BUSSERON CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 188 |
| Branch of HONEY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 5,500 |
| OTTER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 2,433 |
| CLEAR CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1919 | 107 | 322 |
| MILL CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 3,556 |
| BLACK CREEK DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 2,279 |
| RAZOR FORK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 439 |
| TODDYS BRANCH | Indiana | Good | 1920 | 106 | 1,138 |
| PIPE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 1,978 |
| PRINGLE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 1,481 |
| RUNT RUN | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 1,933 |
| PURDY RUN | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 1,553 |
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.