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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRANCH OF SAND LICK CR | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 110 |
| LICK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 360 |
| Branch of ROCKY FK Creek | Indiana | Good | 1920 | 106 | 90 |
| Branch of Big RACCOON Cr | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 42 |
| STRANGERS Branch | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 64 |
| Little RACCOON Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 35 |
| SUNDERLAND Branch | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 38 |
| SUNDERLAND Branch | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 37 |
| STRANGERS Branch | Indiana | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 65 |
| BRANCH BIG RACCOON CR | Indiana | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 213 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 433 |
| Branch of Little RACCOON | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 448 |
| JIM Branch | Indiana | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 39 |
| WAPALO Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 252 |
| TROUTMAN Branch | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 25 |
| ROCKY Run Creek | Indiana | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 141 |
| Middle Fork Anderson Rv | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 110 |
| HARBIN CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1920 | 106 | 38 |
| BRANCH HARBIN CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 76 |
| BRANCH FLAT CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 5 |
| PATOKA RIVER | Indiana | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 7 |
| BRANCH OF RACCOON CR | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 160 |
| RAMP CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 130 |
| PETERS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| BRANCH OF N. RAMP CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 330 |
| BLEDSOE BRANCH CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 310 |
| MILLER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 480 |
| MILLER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 420 |
| CLEAR CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 450 |
| CLEAR CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 120 |
| CLEAR CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 160 |
| FALLS BRANCH CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 1,940 |
| OWL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 260 |
| FALLS BRANCH CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 250 |
| BRANCH OF LONG BRANCH CR | Indiana | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| LITTLE DEER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 780 |
| MAIDEN RUN | Indiana | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 430 |
| BRANCH OF MILL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 570 |
| SALLUST BRANCH CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 110 |
| HIGGINS BRANCH CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| VERMILLION BRANCH CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 130 |
| BR OF MILL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| LITTLE WHITE RIVER | Indiana | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 207 |
| LAUGHERY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| SIX MILE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 250 |
| THREE MILE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 200 |
| FARMERS STREAM | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| LITTLE BLUE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| GEYER Ditch | Indiana | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 97 |
| BOWMAN CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 11,873 |
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.