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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBINSON-BRINDLE DRAIN | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,587 |
| LITTLE RIVER | Indiana | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 102 |
| WITZGALL #1 DRAIN | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 520 |
| JACOB JOHNSON DRAIN | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5,500 |
| FLATROCK CREEK OVERFLOW | Indiana | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 156 |
| ST MARYS RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25,000 |
| LITTLE SAND CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 860 |
| MOUNTS RUN | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 260 |
| DEER CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 230 |
| PRAIRIE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 480 |
| BRANCH BEAN BLOSSOM CREE | Indiana | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 200 |
| HAMILTON CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 275 |
| CROOKED CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 110 |
| FLAG RUN | Indiana | Good | 1935 | 91 | 400 |
| Little Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 119 |
| PENIEL RUN | Indiana | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 119 |
| CROYS Creek | Indiana | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 179 |
| Branch of McIntyre Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 357 |
| Clear Branch | Indiana | Good | 1935 | 91 | 237 |
| WHISKEY RUN | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 141 |
| CAMP FORK CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 141 |
| SLICK RUN | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 120 |
| OTTER CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| HIGHFILL CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 200 |
| DOG CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 141 |
| OTTER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| HAYES DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 421 |
| BRANCH OF LAUGHERY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 140 |
| HAYES BRANCH | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 320 |
| BRANCH W FOR TANNERS CR | Indiana | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 150 |
| FORK OF TUB CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 210 |
| MILLSTONE CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 1,210 |
| BIG RUN | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 250 |
| FISH CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 475 |
| BOSMAN DITCH | Indiana | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 170 |
| ALTAR CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 119 |
| BRANCH OF SYMONS CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| LITTLE SHAWNEE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| WOLF CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| SUGAR MILL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| SUGAR MILL CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| TRIB TO WABASH RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 125 |
| CLEAR FORK PIPE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 340 |
| BRANCH OF PIPE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 225 |
| MUD CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| EAST FORK OF KEG CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 150 |
| HURRICANE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 110 |
| BRANCH OF NEWMAN LATERAL | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| LICK CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 110 |
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.