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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRANCH OF SLICK RUN | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| ZIEGLER CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| BRANCH OF HOGAN CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1930 | 96 | 110 |
| EAST FORK TANNERS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,260 |
| SALT CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 110 |
| MILLSTONE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 140 |
| TURNOVER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 110 |
| GAS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,350 |
| SHOEMAKER DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| WHITE RIVER | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 1,650 |
| MILL Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 114 |
| CANE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 65 |
| Branch of DAVIS Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 211 |
| WILSON CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| Little INDIAN Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 567 |
| LITTLE INDIAN CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 8,534 |
| KNOB CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 140 |
| W FK RUSH CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 120 |
| BRANCH OF E FORK COAL CR | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 150 |
| DRY Run | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 120 |
| RATTLESNAKE Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 120 |
| BIG SHAWNEE Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 120 |
| WALLACE Ditch | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 120 |
| KEG CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 60 |
| MCCLELLAN LATERAL #2 | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| BUCK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 225 |
| KEG CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| BR OF W FORK PIGEON CR | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| JORDAN CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 125 |
| HURRICANE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| HURRICANE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 115 |
| BIG FOUR RR | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 420 |
| MILLERS BRANCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| DITCH OF SMITH FORK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 115 |
| FRANKS DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| MASSEY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,710 |
| TRIB TO MISSISSENIWA RIV | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 80 |
| W FORK OF BIG WALNUT CR | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 175 |
| BIG PRAIRIE DITCH | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 200 |
| MILL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 925 |
| EAST FORK OF MILL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 300 |
| COX DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,650 |
| E FORK OF WHITE LICK CR | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| DEER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,600 |
| LITTLE DEER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 300 |
| SOUTH FORK DEER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,120 |
| ROBERTS DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 269 |
| KOKOMO CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 296 |
| ROBERTS DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 181 |
| KOKOMO CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 9,845 |
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.