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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branch of Pitcher Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 166 |
| Tributary to Wea Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,728 |
| PIGEON CREEK & WALK PATH | Indiana | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 6,432 |
| E FORK WHITEWATER RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 10,137 |
| MOOTS CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 125 |
| HURRICANE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 225 |
| NEW BRANCH | Indiana | Good | 1933 | 93 | 2,827 |
| HARRIGAN BRANCH | Indiana | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 5,597 |
| LITTLE BLUE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 4,744 |
| GRASSY FORK | Indiana | Good | 1933 | 93 | 1,619 |
| LITTLE PIPE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,287 |
| HONEY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,481 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1933 | 93 | 7,984 |
| MUD PINE CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 950 |
| M FORK WILDCAT CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,852 |
| DRY RUN CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 13,035 |
| SILVER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 4,248 |
| HOG CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,350 |
| WOLF CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,817 |
| STAMPERS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,778 |
| JORDAN CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 6,373 |
| MILL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,232 |
| SIMPSON BRANCH | Indiana | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,232 |
| HOGAN CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1933 | 93 | 2,550 |
| ROCK CREEK OVERFLOW | Indiana | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,281 |
| MOSER BRANCH | Indiana | Good | 1933 | 93 | 3,730 |
| LITTLE BEANBLOSSOM CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,730 |
| BEAR CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 4,870 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 5,684 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,892 |
| SPRING MILL LAKE | Indiana | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 143 |
| JACKSON CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 100 |
| HOG RUN | Indiana | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 102 |
| BRUSHY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 141 |
| JABY CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 200 |
| MITCHELL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 141 |
| N Branch OTTER Creek | Indiana | Good | 1933 | 93 | 64 |
| WABASH RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 22,171 |
| BEST DITCH | Indiana | Good | 1934 | 92 | 2,537 |
| GREENWOOD DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 470 |
| BIG PINE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 470 |
| KENNEDY AVE IHB RR | Indiana | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 14,062 |
| FRENCH DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 3,777 |
| BLUE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,443 |
| YELLOW CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1934 | 92 | 2,972 |
| EAST FORK HONEY CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1934 | 92 | 29,657 |
| SIX MILE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,803 |
| WAYMAN DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 7,031 |
| CSX RR | Indiana | Good | 1934 | 92 | 6,667 |
| BUCKHALL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,885 |
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.