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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOOSE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 143 |
| QUINN DITCH | Indiana | Good | 1920 | 106 | 13,582 |
| BEARS TILE | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 196 |
| FALL FORK CLIFTY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 190 |
| TRIB TO BROWNS WONDER C | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 120 |
| WOLF CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 120 |
| WOLF CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1920 | 106 | 120 |
| LITTLE SUGAR CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 120 |
| LITTLE SUGAR CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 120 |
| DIXON CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 120 |
| WOLF CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 120 |
| COOK DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 120 |
| PRAIRIE CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 850 |
| ZIONSVILLE TRAIL/DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 1,870 |
| LICK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 300 |
| MIDDLE FORK SALT CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 550 |
| OTTER Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 179 |
| Van Buren Creek | Indiana | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 119 |
| Branch of Conneley Ditch | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 119 |
| SOUTH FORK WILDCAT CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 204 |
| CAMP FORK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 680 |
| PETER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 320 |
| BRANCH OF NORTH HOGAN CR | Indiana | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 950 |
| NORTH HOGAN CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| FALL FORK CLIFTY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 210 |
| FALL FORK CLIFTY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 140 |
| MUD CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| MUD CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 210 |
| WILLIAMS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 140 |
| Lick Fork | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 60 |
| SUGAR Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 216 |
| Branch of SHORT Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 119 |
| INDIAN Creek | Indiana | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 16 |
| SILVER CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 14,500 |
| FALLING RUN CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1920 | 106 | 1,450 |
| FALLING RUN CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 6,719 |
| SILVER CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1920 | 106 | 5,445 |
| MILL Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 237 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| MILL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 250 |
| STILLWATER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 117 |
| BRANCH OF E FORK COAL CR | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| BRANCH E FORK COAL CR | Indiana | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 125 |
| GRAHAM CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 125 |
| MUD CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 125 |
| BRANCH OF COAL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 125 |
| North Fork of COAL Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 120 |
| GRAHAM Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 117 |
| GRAHAM Creek | Indiana | Good | 1920 | 106 | 473 |
| Branch of GRAHAM Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 473 |
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.