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
PRAIRIE CREEK Indiana Poor 1932 94 2,249
KINGSBURY CREEK Indiana Fair 1932 94 7,620
ANDERSON DITCH Indiana Good 1932 94 3,623
ROCK CREEK Indiana Fair 1932 94 4,167
MUDDY FORK CO RD Indiana Fair 1932 94 3,889
MOUNTS RUN Indiana Fair 1932 94 5,931
MORGAN CREEK Indiana Good 1932 94 4,266
LICK CREEK Indiana Fair 1932 94 4,691
OHIO RIVER ACCESS ROAD Indiana Fair 1932 94 18,907
OHIO RIVER OVERFLOW Indiana Good 1932 94 21,260
BRANCH MILL CREEK Indiana Fair 1932 94 5,336
DEER CREEK Indiana Fair 1932 94 10,560
WESTERN CREEK Indiana Fair 1932 94 5,417
LITTLE RACCOON CREEK Indiana Fair 1932 94 3,011
KARNES CREEK Indiana Good 1932 94 4,770
BUSSERON CREEK Indiana Fair 1932 94 5,399
MT ZINA BRANCH Indiana Good 1932 94 4,443
HEDDY RUN Indiana Fair 1932 94 13,028
WILSON CREEK Indiana Good 1932 94 3,356
BRANCH KELSO CREEK Indiana Good 1932 94 3,160
CLEAR CREEK Indiana Fair 1932 94 8,081
HONEY CREEK Indiana Good 1932 94 4,120
LITTLE SANDY CREEK Indiana Good 1932 94 2,760
LITTLE BRANCH CREEK Indiana Fair 1932 94 2,760
BIG BRANCH CREEK Indiana Fair 1932 94 2,760
SPLUNGE CREEK Indiana Fair 1932 94 3,557
SINGER DITCH Indiana Fair 1932 94 3,225
FALL CREEK Indiana Fair 1932 94 7,749
MILL CREEK Indiana Fair 1932 94 7,749
DUBOIS CREEK Indiana Fair 1932 94 2,410
SALT CREEK Indiana Good 1932 94 9,572
HOPPERS BRANCH Indiana Fair 1932 94 4,142
SUGAR CREEK Indiana Fair 1932 94 4,852
UPPER PIGEON CREEK Indiana Fair 1932 94 742
BROUILLETTS CREEK Indiana Poor 1932 94 1,645
BRANCH BUCKHORN CREEK Indiana Good 1932 94 214
BULLERMAN DRAIN Indiana Fair 1932 94 963
CLAY LICK CREEK Indiana Poor 1932 94 100
Little DEER Creek Indiana Good 1932 94 134
OTTER CREEK Indiana Fair 1932 94 100
TEXAS CREEK Indiana Fair 1932 94 400
PENTHER CREEK Indiana Fair 1932 94 180
GRASSY FORK CREEK Indiana Fair 1932 94 110
HOPPAS DITCH Indiana Fair 1932 94 2,680
TRAIL CREEK Indiana Fair 1932 94 16,577
LICK CREEK Indiana Fair 1932 94 13,480
WILLIAMS CREEK Indiana Fair 1932 94 40,929
SIMMONS CREEK Indiana Fair 1932 94 52
LITTLE PIPE CREEK Indiana Fair 1932 94 451
BR PATOKA RIVER Indiana Poor 1932 94 3

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.