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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OTTER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1885 | 141 | 150 |
| Little VERMILION River | Indiana | Fair | 1885 | 141 | 233 |
| LITTLE PIGEON CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1885 | 141 | 60 |
| FLATROCK RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1886 | 140 | 225 |
| HOGAN CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1887 | 139 | 3,050 |
| SUGAR CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1887 | 139 | 240 |
| SAND CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1887 | 139 | 75 |
| PATOKA RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1887 | 139 | 120 |
| PATOKA RIVER | Indiana | Poor | 1888 | 138 | 90 |
| FLATROCK RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1888 | 138 | 100 |
| BEECH CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1889 | 137 | 30 |
| BOHNKE DRAIN | Indiana | Poor | 1890 | 136 | 2 |
| CLIFTY CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1890 | 136 | 430 |
| MIDDLE FORK CLIFTY CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1890 | 136 | 140 |
| VERNON FK MUSCATATUCK R | Indiana | Fair | 1890 | 136 | 140 |
| MUDDY FORK OF SAND CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1890 | 136 | 140 |
| SAND CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1890 | 136 | 180 |
| MUDDY FORK OF SAND CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1890 | 136 | 140 |
| CLIFTY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1890 | 136 | 140 |
| DUCK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1890 | 136 | 140 |
| BR FALL FORK CLIFTY CREE | Indiana | Fair | 1890 | 136 | 110 |
| JORDAN CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1890 | 136 | 110 |
| BULL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1890 | 136 | 320 |
| SALT CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1890 | 136 | 350 |
| BLACK CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1890 | 136 | — |
| SAND CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1890 | 136 | 100 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1890 | 136 | 63 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1890 | 136 | 100 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1890 | 136 | 97 |
| DEER CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1890 | 136 | 150 |
| EEL RIVER | Indiana | Poor | 1890 | 136 | 40 |
| DEER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1891 | 135 | 938 |
| HOFFMAN DITCH #2 | Indiana | Fair | 1892 | 134 | 130 |
| LITTLE BLUE RIVER | Indiana | Poor | 1892 | 134 | 271 |
| WHITE RIVER | Indiana | Poor | 1892 | 134 | 230 |
| Black River | Indiana | Poor | 1892 | 134 | 263 |
| BROWNS WONDER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1893 | 133 | 120 |
| MOUNTS RUN | Indiana | Fair | 1893 | 133 | 110 |
| LAMBS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1893 | 133 | 270 |
| BLUEGRASS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1893 | 133 | 325 |
| JOHNSON FORK WHITEWATER | Indiana | Fair | 1894 | 132 | 203 |
| EAST FORK OF WHITE RIVER | Indiana | Poor | 1894 | 132 | 107 |
| LOST RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1894 | 132 | 125 |
| ST MARYS RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1895 | 131 | 150 |
| SOUTH HOGAN CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1895 | 131 | 230 |
| SALT CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1895 | 131 | 250 |
| COBBS FORK SAND CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1895 | 131 | 110 |
| VERNON FK MUSCATATUCK R | Indiana | Fair | 1895 | 131 | 570 |
| BIG BAYOU | Indiana | Poor | 1895 | 131 | — |
| FLATROCK CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1895 | 131 | 100 |
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.