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
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.