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
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.