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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CROOKED CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1930 | 96 | 270 |
| HEINHOLD DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 220 |
| REEVES DITCH | Indiana | Good | 1930 | 96 | 60 |
| COOK DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 350 |
| REEVES DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 470 |
| REEVES DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| SANDY HOOK DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 410 |
| PHILLIPS DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 410 |
| KANKAKEE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 320 |
| PLEASANT TOWNSHIP DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 190 |
| BREYFOGEL DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,320 |
| COBBS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 980 |
| PHILLIPS DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 640 |
| SANDY HOOK DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 870 |
| SANDY HOOK DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| COBB DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 140 |
| JONES DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 300 |
| SANDY HOOK DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 300 |
| CORNELL DITCH | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 110 |
| COBBS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 580 |
| CORNELL DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 360 |
| CHICAGO FT WAYNE EASTERN | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 8,090 |
| THOMPSON DITCH | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 180 |
| BRANCH OF BIG RACCOON CR | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 130 |
| CLINE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 110 |
| BRANCH OF N. RAMP CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| DRY BRANCH CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 230 |
| BRANCH OF LEATHERMAN CR | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 130 |
| DEER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 210 |
| BR OF MAIDEN RUN | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 110 |
| BR OF CROYS CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 120 |
| MILL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 110 |
| BR OF MILL CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 110 |
| BR CROYS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 150 |
| HENRY/CLINE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,201 |
| PRICE DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 107 |
| LOWS BRANCH | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 142 |
| MARTINDALE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 107 |
| BRANCH OF MISSISSINEWA | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | — |
| NORTH FORK BIG GRAHAM CK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 150 |
| BRANCH OF S HOGAN CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 150 |
| LITTLE GRAHAM CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 150 |
| RIPLEY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 150 |
| CSX RAILROAD | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| MILES CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 675 |
| SHANKATANK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 110 |
| BEN DAVIS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| LITTLE BLUE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| DEER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| MILL CREEK | 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.