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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUSH CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 4,694 |
| RATTLESNAKE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 6,591 |
| POFFEY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 628 |
| JOHNS DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 3,540 |
| KIVETT BRANCH | Indiana | Good | 1934 | 92 | 1,040 |
| LAMBS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,040 |
| LITTLE ROCK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,040 |
| RITTER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,036 |
| E FK BIG WALNUT CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,655 |
| DUNES CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 143 |
| MCCORMICKS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,428 |
| BORUM RUN | Indiana | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 8,247 |
| BRAUN AYRES DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 7,300 |
| ST MARYS RIVER | Indiana | Good | 1934 | 92 | 15,100 |
| EAST FORK SALT CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 300 |
| NORTH FORK OF SALT CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 100 |
| MITCHELL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 100 |
| FRENCH CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1934 | 92 | 810 |
| YOUNGS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 3,933 |
| ELGIN JOLIET EASTERN RR. | Indiana | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 24,762 |
| GUSE ARM DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 697 |
| FALL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 18,692 |
| CSX RAILROAD | Indiana | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 3,900 |
| Dismal Creek | Indiana | Good | 1934 | 92 | 1,620 |
| WYALOOSING CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2,650 |
| WYALOOSING CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,192 |
| EEL RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5,151 |
| MARION ROAD | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5,642 |
| PIPE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 4,839 |
| DEEP RIVER | Indiana | Good | 1935 | 91 | 25,719 |
| WHITEWATER RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5,622 |
| HONEY CREEK OVERFLOW | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 28,503 |
| NORFOLK & SOUTHERN RR | Indiana | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 11,240 |
| BARTLETTS BRANCH | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 6,365 |
| TATER BUG BRANCH | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 7,185 |
| WILSON CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35,211 |
| N&S RR | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20,643 |
| DESHEE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,814 |
| BOWERS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5,424 |
| EAST FORK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,969 |
| FLAT CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5,622 |
| FLEMING CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1935 | 91 | 4,200 |
| MP HILL DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,552 |
| PIGEON ROOST CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,593 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 211 |
| US 421 | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 7,683 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 4,184 |
| KOOS DITCH | Indiana | Good | 1935 | 91 | 1,433 |
| EDGERTON-CARSON DRAIN | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 130 |
| EDGERTON-CARSON DRAIN | Indiana | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 175 |
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.