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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOWMAN CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 300 |
| OX DITCH | Indiana | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| CONNS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| MIDDLE FORK LEWIS CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 150 |
| LITTLE SUGAR CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| POLLARD DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 110 |
| BRANCH OF MARIA CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 110 |
| BRANCH OF MARIA CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 110 |
| RODGERS DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 110 |
| BIG BRANCH CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 190 |
| POSSUM HOLLOW CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 170 |
| BRANCH CLEAR POND DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 110 |
| HOOKER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 110 |
| SOUTH FORK ELK CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 125 |
| Burnett Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 7,532 |
| MUD CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| POLYWOG CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 25 |
| SCHLENSKER DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 758 |
| BRANCH OF BAYOU CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 241 |
| EDMOND DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 98 |
| DRY Branch | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 117 |
| TURMAN CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 188 |
| Branch of PRAIRIE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 125 |
| HAYWORTH SLOUGH | Indiana | Good | 1920 | 106 | 503 |
| Branch of BLUE DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 188 |
| GRANT CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 550 |
| Branch of Kickapoo CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 150 |
| BARREN FORK | Indiana | Poor | 1920 | 106 | — |
| S FK LOST RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 338 |
| MILL CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1920 | 106 | 660 |
| HONEY Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 245 |
| JEFF BRANCH BLUE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 886 |
| W FORK WHITEWATER RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 3,921 |
| SIX MILE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 250 |
| BRANCH SALAMONIE RIVER | Indiana | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 300 |
| SIX MILE CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 66 |
| ROCK CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 250 |
| EIGHT MILE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| SCUFFLE CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 1,154 |
| MIDDLE FORK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 5 |
| HUMMEL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 6,905 |
| LOST RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 7,011 |
| ABANDONED RR | Indiana | Poor | 1921 | 105 | 12,258 |
| SALLUST BRANCH | Indiana | Poor | 1921 | 105 | 5,052 |
| MUD CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 9,854 |
| LITTLE BRANDYWINE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 8,593 |
| SIMMONS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 2,556 |
| SPY RUN CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1921 | 105 | 3,025 |
| ST MARYS RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 14,025 |
| PRAIRIE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 204 |
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.