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.

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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.