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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROSS RUN CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 6,783 |
| ROSS RUN CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 6,783 |
| YELLOW BANK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,642 |
| BUTLERS RUN | Indiana | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,837 |
| DIXON DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,144 |
| EAST FORK KEG CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 14,759 |
| SOUTH FORK PATOKA RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,112 |
| CARPENTER CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1929 | 97 | 2,317 |
| HOWE DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 5,528 |
| LAUGHERY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,628 |
| BROWN DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,798 |
| WOLF RUN | Indiana | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 5,735 |
| SLOAN CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 190 |
| MOUNT LIBERTY CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1929 | 97 | 150 |
| BRANDYWINE FORK | Indiana | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 539 |
| RICHLAND CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 380 |
| HARVEY BRANCH | Indiana | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 600 |
| LOST CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 100 |
| BRANCH OF BIG CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1929 | 97 | 10 |
| WILDCAT CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 9,819 |
| HANNA ARM-TUESBURG DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 125 |
| PLEASANT RUN | Indiana | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 10,664 |
| FLAT BRANCH | Indiana | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 233 |
| STOUT CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 5,376 |
| MILL CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 110 |
| ST JOSEPH RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 15,593 |
| ST JOSEPH RV/NSIDE BLVD | Indiana | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 7,350 |
| ST JOSEPH River | Indiana | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 13,781 |
| TOWER DRAIN | Indiana | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 890 |
| Wea Creek | Indiana | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 1,728 |
| Wea Creek | Indiana | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 6,262 |
| LOST CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 249 |
| LOST CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 249 |
| ENYEART CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 100 |
| PECKHART DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 12,858 |
| RICHLAND CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,308 |
| RICHLAND CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,308 |
| BIG KILLBUCK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,093 |
| LITTLE DEER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,253 |
| TRIER DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 12,174 |
| LITTLE RACCOON CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,760 |
| CSX RR | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,042 |
| BRUSH CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1930 | 96 | 799 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 7,495 |
| HAW CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 6,443 |
| BRANCH FRIENDS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 6,443 |
| NICTD RR TRAIL | Indiana | Good | 1930 | 96 | 1,191 |
| BRANCH FRIENDS CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1930 | 96 | 13,136 |
| VERNON FORK MUSCATATUCK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 7,500 |
| EAGLE HOLLOW CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,759 |
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.