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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LICK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 100 |
| LOWER SCHOONER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 125 |
| E BRANCH SWEETWATER CREE | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 50 |
| N FK BEAN BLOSSOM CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 20 |
| CROOKED CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 100 |
| Branch of LOST Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 237 |
| Wesley Drain | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 179 |
| BR LAFFERTY DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 119 |
| PRAIRIE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 5,671 |
| PRAIRIE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 408 |
| KILMORE CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 306 |
| STOWERS DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 194 |
| MUD LICK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 90 |
| BRANCH OF CLIFTY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 110 |
| FALL FORK CLIFTY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 210 |
| BR FALL FORK CLIFTY CREE | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 140 |
| BR FALL FORK CLIFTY CREE | Indiana | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 110 |
| RATTAIL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 110 |
| SQUARE RUN | Indiana | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 250 |
| COBBS FORK SAND CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 110 |
| ALTAR CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 569 |
| NO NAME DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 130 |
| N BR GARRISON CR | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 100 |
| CORN CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 507 |
| BRANCH MILL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 100 |
| BRANCH OF WHITEWATER R | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,375 |
| RUSSELL BR OF PIPE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 114 |
| NEUKAM BRANCH BLUE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 700 |
| DITCH OF PATOKA RIVER | Indiana | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 3,810 |
| KEG CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 100 |
| PIPE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 210 |
| LAKE BRANCH CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 100 |
| RAMP RUN | Indiana | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 150 |
| BUCK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 250 |
| WILDCAT CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 285 |
| BRANCH WILDCAT CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 150 |
| WHITE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 195 |
| KOBBE DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 40 |
| MCHARGUE DITCH | Indiana | Good | 1925 | 101 | 60 |
| WALTON CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 100 |
| PLEASANT RUN | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 875 |
| SUGAR CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 324 |
| PLASS DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 154 |
| SWAN POND/VIEKE DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 130 |
| BRANCH OF MARIAH CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 141 |
| LITTLE KANKAKEE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 250 |
| HENDERSON CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 134 |
| SUGAR CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 126 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 450 |
| SUGAR CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 130 |
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.