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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARNES NEW CLARK DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 200 |
| SCUFFLE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| MOSSBURG DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| MOSSBURG DITCH | Indiana | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| SIX MILE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| EIGHT MILE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 382 |
| MARKLEY DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 244 |
| HONEY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 150 |
| SPRING CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,000 |
| HINEN DRAIN | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 150 |
| MOWERY DRAIN | Indiana | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| BUTLERS RUN | Indiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,563 |
| BUTLERS RUN | Indiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,563 |
| WILSON CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,125 |
| YELLOW RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,633 |
| CARPENTER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,519 |
| CSX RR | Indiana | Good | 1931 | 95 | 9,928 |
| DEER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 8,270 |
| DEER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,323 |
| WILLIAMS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,663 |
| MILLERS BRANCH | Indiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,256 |
| MOCCASIN BRANCH | Indiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,247 |
| WEST FORK PLUM CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,604 |
| EAST FORK PLUM CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,554 |
| CHEATAM SLOUGH | Indiana | Good | 1931 | 95 | 21,260 |
| BIG WALNUT CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 9,550 |
| JONES CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1931 | 95 | 5,680 |
| RATTLESNAKE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,328 |
| DRY BRANCH | Indiana | Good | 1931 | 95 | 17,443 |
| BLUE SPRING CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,423 |
| BIRCH CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 8,694 |
| JACOBS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 21,062 |
| LITTLE GRAHAM CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,498 |
| FINLEY CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1931 | 95 | 7,488 |
| CRIPE RUN | Indiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,441 |
| MUCK POCKET & ANTRIM DIT | Indiana | Good | 1931 | 95 | 4,420 |
| WABASH RIVER CSX RR & RD | Indiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 8,683 |
| BR OF EAST FK SALT CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 275 |
| BRUSH CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 102 |
| WHISKEY RUN | Indiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 141 |
| SYCAMORE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 140 |
| ELKHART RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 6,944 |
| BANNAMON CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 244 |
| GRASSY FORK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 110 |
| TAYLOR CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1931 | 95 | 580 |
| BULL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 132 |
| YELLOW RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,400 |
| BRUSHY FORK | Indiana | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 4,241 |
| SLAB CAMP CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 4,241 |
| HAINES CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,039 |
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.