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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CREEK TO WHITE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 180 |
| BURKHART CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 190 |
| FALL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,300 |
| BLUFF CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 3,740 |
| MORRISON DITCH NO 2 | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 145 |
| OBRIEN DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 432 |
| HUNTER DITCH | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 145 |
| HUNTER DITCH | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 145 |
| KENT DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 861 |
| TIPPECANOE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 440 |
| CANE CREEK S | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 425 |
| CANE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 200 |
| GEORGE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 425 |
| YOUNGS CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 150 |
| PATOKA RIVER | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 66 |
| BR INDIAN CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| BRANCH OF BRUSH CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 110 |
| E FORK FISH CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 60 |
| SAND LICK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 110 |
| SAND LICK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 110 |
| LICK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 110 |
| BR BEACH CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 190 |
| N Branch OTTER Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 327 |
| SPRING CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,487 |
| STRANGERS Branch | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 727 |
| Branch of Big RACCOON Cr | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 63 |
| Little RACCOON Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 115 |
| Branch of Big RACCOON Cr | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 94 |
| Branch of WILLIAMS Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 904 |
| ROCKY Fork Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 156 |
| Branch of RACCOON Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 92 |
| BRANCH CONGER CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 7 |
| BRANCH FLAT CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 256 |
| SUGAR CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1930 | 96 | 112 |
| PATOKA RIVER | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| HONEY CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 108 |
| ROUGH CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 77 |
| BRANCH S FK PATOKA RIVER | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 164 |
| CUP CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | — |
| FLAT CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | — |
| BR S FK PATOKA RIVER | Indiana | Good | 1930 | 96 | 42 |
| KOSELKI DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 240 |
| KOSELKI DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 140 |
| HUTTON DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 140 |
| SLOCUM DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 140 |
| GREIGER DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 140 |
| KOSELKI DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 430 |
| CROOKED CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 440 |
| REEVES DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 350 |
| KOSELKI DITCH | Indiana | Good | 1930 | 96 | 160 |
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.