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.

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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.