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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUGAR Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 227 |
| LITTLE INDIAN CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 11,041 |
| TURKEY Run | Indiana | Poor | 1921 | 105 | 120 |
| BOOTS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 1,000 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1921 | 105 | 100 |
| SUNDERLAND Branch | Indiana | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 112 |
| SALT CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 7,750 |
| POLLARD DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 110 |
| LOGSDON SLOUGH | Indiana | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 140 |
| North Branch OTTER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 1,887 |
| LITTLE CEDAR CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 5,921 |
| BUCKHORN CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 5,376 |
| BRANCH BIG CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 3,498 |
| KESSINGER DITCH | Indiana | Good | 1922 | 104 | 1,752 |
| EAST FORK OF KEG CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 100 |
| STUNKEL DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 140 |
| CROOKED CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 220 |
| POGUES RUN | Indiana | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 1,442 |
| PLEASANT RUN | Indiana | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 603 |
| PLEASANT RUN | Indiana | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 14,604 |
| CRAIG UNSICKER DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 100 |
| BRANCH OF OWL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 180 |
| LITTLE WALNUT CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 190 |
| HOOKER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 110 |
| Overflow of HONEY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 1,728 |
| MUD CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1923 | 103 | 4,331 |
| BEAR GRASS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 3,351 |
| BLUE LICK CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1923 | 103 | 6,703 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 5,828 |
| BR MUTTON CREEK DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 4,119 |
| HUFFMAN DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 14,422 |
| LOST RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 11,870 |
| SPRING CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 3,113 |
| LICK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 8,180 |
| OPOSSUM BRANCH | Indiana | Good | 1923 | 103 | 1,390 |
| MAUMEE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 30,025 |
| PRAIRIE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 1,038 |
| SOUTH FORK WILDCAT CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1923 | 103 | 102 |
| KILMORE CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1923 | 103 | 544 |
| KILMORE CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1923 | 103 | 204 |
| FALL FORK CLIFTY CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1923 | 103 | 110 |
| BR W FK WHITEWATER RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 1,375 |
| LONG DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 200 |
| SLOCUM DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 400 |
| SLOCUM DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 100 |
| PAYNE BRANCH | Indiana | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 24,780 |
| LITTLE EAGLE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 15,627 |
| POGUES RUN | Indiana | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 2,060 |
| PLEASANT RUN | Indiana | Poor | 1923 | 103 | 11,306 |
| BEAN CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1923 | 103 | 2,114 |
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.