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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRUSH CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1895 | 131 | 250 |
| BIG GRAHAM CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1895 | 131 | 150 |
| BUSSERON CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1895 | 131 | — |
| EAST FORK OF WHITE RIVER | Indiana | Poor | 1895 | 131 | 45 |
| BRANCH OF LAKE DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1895 | 131 | 100 |
| WILLIAMS Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1895 | 131 | 228 |
| LITTLE BLUE RIVER | Indiana | Poor | 1895 | 131 | — |
| BIG CREEK TRIBUTARY | Indiana | Fair | 1895 | 131 | 2 |
| ELKHART RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1896 | 130 | 3,593 |
| LEATHERWOOD Creek | Indiana | Poor | 1896 | 130 | 206 |
| BIG PINE CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1896 | 130 | 60 |
| FALLS BRANCH | Indiana | Fair | 1896 | 130 | 290 |
| FALLS BRANCH | Indiana | Fair | 1896 | 130 | 1,130 |
| FALLS BRANCH | Indiana | Fair | 1896 | 130 | 900 |
| BIG CREEK TRIBUTARY | Indiana | Fair | 1896 | 130 | 2 |
| PIPE CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1897 | 129 | 225 |
| BOGGS CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1897 | 129 | 159 |
| BIG CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1897 | 129 | 5 |
| MAUMEE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1898 | 128 | 19,025 |
| DEER Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1898 | 128 | 102 |
| BIG WALNUT CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1898 | 128 | 110 |
| SWINGING CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1898 | 128 | 40 |
| BIG CREEK TRIBUTARY | Indiana | Fair | 1898 | 128 | 2 |
| LITTLE FLATROCK RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1899 | 127 | 180 |
| MUDDY FORK OF SAND CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1899 | 127 | 210 |
| SQUARE RUN | Indiana | Fair | 1899 | 127 | 280 |
| MUDDY FORK OF SAND CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1899 | 127 | 210 |
| GAS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1899 | 127 | 180 |
| RICHLAND CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1899 | 127 | 158 |
| LITTLE RICHLAND CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1899 | 127 | 660 |
| BUCK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1899 | 127 | 10 |
| WEST FORK HONEY CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1899 | 127 | 193 |
| FALL CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1899 | 127 | 32,712 |
| Black River | Indiana | Poor | 1899 | 127 | 139 |
| HUFFMAN DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1899 | 127 | 1,020 |
| BRANCH SANDY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1899 | 127 | 170 |
| NO NAME CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1899 | 127 | 40 |
| BUSSERON CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1899 | 127 | 110 |
| WABASH RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1899 | 127 | 220 |
| Fall CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1899 | 127 | 60 |
| LITTLE OTTER CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1899 | 127 | 2 |
| EAST FORK COAL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 641 |
| HAMM DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 104 |
| BOHNKE DRAIN | Indiana | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 104 |
| BOHNKE DRAIN | Indiana | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 104 |
| ELLISON #2 DRAIN | Indiana | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 130 |
| ROBINSON-BRINDLE DRAIN | Indiana | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 156 |
| HOFFMAN FLATROCK DRAIN | Indiana | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 573 |
| MUD CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 290 |
| PRAIRIE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 120 |
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.