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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEAN CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1923 | 103 | 1,873 |
| BRANCH MUD CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1923 | 103 | 79 |
| DEER CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1923 | 103 | 120 |
| BIG WALNUT CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1923 | 103 | 100 |
| BRANCH OF TURMAN CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 110 |
| SULPHUR CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 110 |
| SALAMONIE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 2,140 |
| CRAIGMILE DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 7,176 |
| BIG SHAWNEE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 3,702 |
| KIMBERLIN CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 6,375 |
| MIDDLE FK ANDERSON RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 283 |
| STINKING FORK | Indiana | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 310 |
| TURKEY FORK | Indiana | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 769 |
| FISH CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 4,161 |
| WATERMAN BRANCH | Indiana | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 2,435 |
| SAM CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 1,071 |
| SUGAR CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 204 |
| COAL CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1924 | 102 | 150 |
| BIG SHAWNEE CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1924 | 102 | 100 |
| DRY RUN | Indiana | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 24 |
| LOST CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 150 |
| HANNA ARM-TUESBURG DITCH | Indiana | Poor | 1924 | 102 | 200 |
| COOK DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 100 |
| CROOKED CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 18,360 |
| FALL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 8,709 |
| PLEASANT RUN | Indiana | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 5,969 |
| NOAH BERGER DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 100 |
| JUDAH BRANCH | Indiana | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 1,570 |
| ST JOSEPH RIVER | Indiana | Good | 1924 | 102 | 7,463 |
| BRANCH OF SUGAR CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 110 |
| LITTLE DUCK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 3,110 |
| LICK CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1925 | 101 | 5,568 |
| GEYER DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 19,425 |
| CLIFTY CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 5,739 |
| CAMP CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1925 | 101 | 4,800 |
| DRY BRANCH | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 6,015 |
| GREENS FORK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 6,015 |
| ROARING CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,700 |
| SUGAR CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,750 |
| SUGAR MILL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,433 |
| MILL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,148 |
| LAURAMIE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 9,205 |
| LAURAMIE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,244 |
| BR LITTLE POTATO CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 3,807 |
| GOLDSBERRY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 3,660 |
| LICK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 10,052 |
| BIG BLUE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 200 |
| PRAIRIE CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 20 |
| BIG EAGLE CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 300 |
| WALNUT FORK SUGAR CR | Indiana | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 120 |
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.