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
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.