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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little SHAWNEE Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 120 |
| OPOSSUM HOLLOW | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 120 |
| TURKEY RUN | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 120 |
| GRINDSTONE Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 120 |
| BRANCH DRY RUN | Indiana | Good | 1920 | 106 | 117 |
| Branch of GRAHAM CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 473 |
| S FORK LITTLE SALT CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 125 |
| DUCK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 350 |
| SNAIL CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 250 |
| McCARTYS RUN | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 1,525 |
| SAND CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 390 |
| FRANCISCO LATERAL #1 | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 110 |
| EAST FORK OF KEG CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| PIGEON CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 115 |
| MEUSES CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| ROBB CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 230 |
| SOUTH FORK PATOKA RIVER | Indiana | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 40 |
| ABANDONED RR | Indiana | Poor | 1920 | 106 | — |
| ABANDONED RR | Indiana | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1920 | 106 | 260 |
| DEER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 180 |
| PIPE CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 160 |
| BOOTS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 7,210 |
| LEMON CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 110 |
| SUGAR RUN | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 190 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| BRANCH OF WHITE LICK CR | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 425 |
| BIG BLUE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 250 |
| SUGAR CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 164 |
| KOKOMO CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 292 |
| EAST FORK LITTLE WILDCAT | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 456 |
| SILVER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 115 |
| CLEAR CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 315 |
| WABASH RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 972 |
| BRANCH OF SPRAY CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1920 | 106 | 120 |
| McHARGUE DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 50 |
| BRUSH CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 725 |
| FORK OF BEAR CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 50 |
| BEAR CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 375 |
| KESSINGER DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 50 |
| KESSINGER DITCH | Indiana | Good | 1920 | 106 | 130 |
| SNAPP CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 60 |
| BRANCH OF MARIAH CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 50 |
| BLACK CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 153 |
| BRANCH OF SMALLS CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1920 | 106 | 130 |
| DAUSMAN DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 125 |
| YELLOW CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 250 |
| DITCH E YELLOW CREEK LK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 225 |
| HURRICANE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 125 |
| TRIMBLE CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 110 |
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.