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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEAVER MEADOW CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 150 |
| SNAIL CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| FOREMANS BRANCH | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 300 |
| FOREMANS BRANCH | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 150 |
| BRANCH OF BIG BLUE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 650 |
| FORK OF BIG BLUE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 650 |
| LITTLE BLUE RIVER | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 150 |
| BRANCH OF BIG BLUE RIVER | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 150 |
| MIDDLE FORK LEWIS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| SIDNEY BRANCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| BRANCH HUFFMAN DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| BRANCH OF POLLARD DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 110 |
| MARSH CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 110 |
| BUSSERON CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 110 |
| BRANCH OF RODGERS DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 140 |
| BRANCH OF RODGERS DITCH | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 140 |
| BRANCH OF RODGERS DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 140 |
| LITTLE TURTLE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 110 |
| BUSSERON CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 190 |
| BRANCH OF BUSSERON CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 190 |
| BRANCH OF BUSSERON CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 190 |
| ROBBINS BRANCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 110 |
| UNNAMED DITCH | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 1,020 |
| POSSUM HOLLOW CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 110 |
| KETTLE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 170 |
| BRANCH OF TURTLE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 110 |
| BRANCH OF SUGAR CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 110 |
| LONG RUN | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 150 |
| Wea Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 942 |
| Baker Ditch | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 43 |
| BEAR CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 125 |
| BRANCH LITTLE PIGEON CR | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,086 |
| NORTON Creek | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 117 |
| DRY Branch | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 233 |
| GUNDY DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 385 |
| STONE QUARRY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 188 |
| CONRAIL RR | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 183 |
| Branch of Kickapoo Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 120 |
| TRIBUTARY OF PIGEON CREE | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 339 |
| SUGAR CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 438 |
| DELANEY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 168 |
| CAMMIE THOMAS DITCH | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 44 |
| MILL CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1930 | 96 | 225 |
| PUNCH RUN | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 538 |
| BR DELANEY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 216 |
| SHORT CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 719 |
| WHITE BROOK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 199 |
| CLEAR CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 7,045 |
| SIX MILE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 250 |
| SCUFFLE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 350 |
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.