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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHITE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 7,078 |
| WHITE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 7,005 |
| SQUIRREL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 100 |
| PAW PAW CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 100 |
| FLOWERS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 125 |
| DANIEL CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 100 |
| HONEY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 200 |
| SUGAR CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1925 | 101 | 7,160 |
| BRANCH OF INDIAN CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 110 |
| NORTH PRONG STOTTS CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 270 |
| LAKE DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 190 |
| MUD CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 100 |
| BR MONTGOMERY DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 145 |
| BRANCH FRENCH LICK CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 900 |
| Branch of RACCOON Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 198 |
| ROCKY Fork Creek | Indiana | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 331 |
| ROARING Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 91 |
| SUNDERLAND Branch | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 43 |
| Lutgring Branch Kraus Ck | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 165 |
| OIL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 125 |
| COFFEE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,090 |
| Black River | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 161 |
| MILL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 50 |
| CLEAR CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,050 |
| JONES CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 180 |
| DRY BRANCH CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1925 | 101 | — |
| BRANCH OF DEER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,590 |
| BR DEER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 210 |
| SLATE RUN | Indiana | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 230 |
| MOSQUITO CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 100 |
| BR OF BELLE UNION CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 130 |
| HIGGINS BRANCH CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 100 |
| SOUTH RAMP CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 130 |
| PINE Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,122 |
| LEONARD Ditch | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,373 |
| GEYER Ditch | Indiana | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 176 |
| ST JOSEPH RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 11,876 |
| DRY FORK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 100 |
| CONNS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 350 |
| CANEY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 30 |
| BRANCH HUFFMAN DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 140 |
| N FORK LITTLE PIGEON CR | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 40 |
| BRANCH OF POLLARD DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 110 |
| BRANCH OF MARIA CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 110 |
| BRANCH OF MARIA CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 110 |
| SULPHUR CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 140 |
| BRANCH OF BUSSERON CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 110 |
| TURMAN CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 190 |
| BRANCH OF TURMAN CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 140 |
| WILLOW CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 125 |
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.