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 WILDCAT CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 300 |
| LITTLE DEER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 200 |
| LOON CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 420 |
| E FORK WHITE RIVER OVERF | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 500 |
| POND CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| BR OF MCHARGUE DITCH | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 60 |
| BEASON FOX DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 138 |
| BRUSHY FORK CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 125 |
| VIEKE DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 141 |
| POND CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 130 |
| DANNER DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 115 |
| DEEDS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,700 |
| PETERSON DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 225 |
| WESTLER/WITMER CHANNEL | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,625 |
| MUD LAKE TRIBUTARY | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 575 |
| JENSEN DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| HUNSLEY DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 150 |
| RICHMAN DITCH | Indiana | Good | 1930 | 96 | 200 |
| MUD CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 781 |
| MUD CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 425 |
| PIPE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,561 |
| LITTLE KILLBUCK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 319 |
| LICK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 281 |
| SPRING BRANCH CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 147 |
| SLY FORK FALL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 319 |
| WHITE RIVER | Indiana | Good | 1930 | 96 | 11,260 |
| REDSKIN BROOK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 465 |
| LITTLE DUCK CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 281 |
| SUGAR FORK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 174 |
| CROOKED CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 215 |
| WILLIAMS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15,943 |
| BLUE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 52 |
| WASHONIS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 200 |
| STREAM 2 EEL RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| FLOWERS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| STREAM 3 WABASH RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 400 |
| DEER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 425 |
| LITTLE PIPE CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| LITTLE PIPE CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 300 |
| BIG PIPE CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 900 |
| UNNAMED CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 400 |
| RUSSELL DITCH | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| BRANCH OF CLEAR CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 419 |
| JACKS DEFEAT CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 14 |
| BR JACKS DEFEAT CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | — |
| JORDAN RIVER | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 289 |
| HAW CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| HAW CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1930 | 96 | 60 |
| HAW CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1930 | 96 | 60 |
| SAND CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 530 |
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.