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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YELLOW CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 275 |
| YELLOW CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 175 |
| PETERSON DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 300 |
| DEEDS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 175 |
| ROBINSON DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 175 |
| TIPPECANOE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 275 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 600 |
| FLY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 925 |
| SINGLETON DITCH | Indiana | Good | 1920 | 106 | 50 |
| GRAND CALUMET RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 6,500 |
| PLUMMER BROOK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 425 |
| LITTLE KILLBUCK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 1,349 |
| FALL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 1,416 |
| PLEASANT RUN | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 9,543 |
| SHERMAN EMMONS DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| DAUSMAN DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| TIPPECANOE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| SQUIRREL CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| BOLLEY DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 325 |
| FLOWERS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| PRAIRIE DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 156 |
| LITTLE PIPE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 110 |
| BRANCH OF INDIAN CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 360 |
| GOOSE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 810 |
| CROFT DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 530 |
| BILGER DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 430 |
| CROFT DITCH | Indiana | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 770 |
| GRETZINGER DITCH | Indiana | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 1,840 |
| S BRANCH ELKHART RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 310 |
| N BRANCH ELKHART RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 1,960 |
| N BRANCH ELKHART RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 160 |
| SOLOMON CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 2,620 |
| S BRANCH ELKHART RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 2,270 |
| CARROLL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 90 |
| CARROLL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 120 |
| TIPPECANOE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 290 |
| TIPPECANOE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 240 |
| TIPPECANOE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 220 |
| TIPPECANOE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 130 |
| BEAR BRANCH | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| BEAR BRANCH | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| DRY BRANCH | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 425 |
| LOST RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 425 |
| FRENCH LICK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 150 |
| UPPER SULPHUR CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 350 |
| BRANCH UPPER SULPHUR CR | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| WOLF CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 425 |
| BRANCH OF BACON CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 425 |
| SULPHUR CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 180 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
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.