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
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.