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
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.