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 CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,505 |
| BALLARD BRANCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,440 |
| WABASH RIVER & SERVICE R | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 1,065 |
| BREWER DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,772 |
| JOHN RAYMOND DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,172 |
| WATER RUN | Indiana | Good | 1930 | 96 | 451 |
| POTATO RUN CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 143 |
| MADISON RR | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 133 |
| STAUB DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 81 |
| DRAKE DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 738 |
| YELLOW CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 135 |
| BLUE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 448 |
| LOBLOLLY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 110 |
| ROBINSON-BRINDLE DRAIN | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,025 |
| ADAM SCHLEMMER BAKER DRA | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 338 |
| NATURAL DRAIN | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 38,000 |
| DUCK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 150 |
| FISHERS FORK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 990 |
| SAND BRANCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| BRANCH OF DENIOS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 522 |
| BRANCH OF CLIFTY CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1930 | 96 | 8,320 |
| CLIFTY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 230 |
| LITTLE LICK CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 6 |
| MUD CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 120 |
| CARROLL DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 200 |
| BIG EAGLE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 350 |
| FINLEY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 230 |
| MOUNTS RUN | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 260 |
| BROWNS WONDER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 120 |
| TRIB TO SANITARY DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 120 |
| WILEY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 140 |
| WALNUT FORK OF SUGAR CR | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 120 |
| SMITH DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 810 |
| WILEY THOMPSON DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 120 |
| BETT DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 120 |
| CUNNINGHAM DITCH | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 120 |
| BRANCH OF FISHBACK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 110 |
| OWL CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 600 |
| DEER Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 187 |
| LITTLE ROCK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 181 |
| VAN BUREN CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 150 |
| CROYS CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 150 |
| Sulfur Creek | Indiana | Good | 1930 | 96 | 1,636 |
| HOG RUN | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 102 |
| BROWNSTOWN CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1930 | 96 | 411 |
| BIRD HOLLOW CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 271 |
| BRANCH OTTER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 250 |
| BRANCH OF OTTER CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 400 |
| DRY RUN | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| CIDER FORK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 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.