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
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.