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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.