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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOWESVILLE DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 110 |
| W FORK OF BIG WALNUT CR | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 425 |
| THOMPSON DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 200 |
| BATZ DRAIN | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 850 |
| E FORK OF BIG WALNUT CR | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| RAMP RUN | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 450 |
| E FORK OF BIG WALNUT CR | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 175 |
| RAMP RUN | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 200 |
| BRANCH OF W FORK MILL CR | Indiana | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 875 |
| BRANCH OF MILL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 175 |
| BR OF W FK WHITE LICK CR | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2,150 |
| BR OF W FK WHITE LICK CR | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 600 |
| FLATROCK RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 131 |
| SYMONDS CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 125 |
| APPLEBUTTER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 425 |
| MAJENICA CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 105 |
| RABBIT RUN DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 446 |
| BEATTY WALKER DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 60 |
| W FK INDIAN-KENTUCK CR | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| DRY BRANCH LEWIS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| CROOKED CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 225 |
| ROCK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 150 |
| DUCK BRANCH | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 225 |
| BEAR CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| HENDERSON CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 41 |
| SOUTH PRONG STOTTS CR | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 86 |
| TRAIL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2,225 |
| GALENA CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 175 |
| WEST BRANCH TRAIL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| MILL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 925 |
| RICHMAN DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 300 |
| SALT CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 4,450 |
| LEATHERWOOD CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 138 |
| KILLBUCK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 240 |
| LICK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 848 |
| SHEETS CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 4,697 |
| HOWLAND DITCH | Indiana | Good | 1935 | 91 | 32,799 |
| BAILEY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2,650 |
| CROOKED CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5,987 |
| CONRAIL RR | Indiana | Good | 1935 | 91 | 18,446 |
| INDPLS WATER CO CANAL | Indiana | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 25,206 |
| BIG EAGLE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 6,848 |
| DERBYSHIRE CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 1,716 |
| JESSE MCKESSON DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 150 |
| YELLOW RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| YELLOW RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| BOLLEY DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| ASHER BRANCH | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| LITTLE PIPE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 400 |
| HONEY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 200 |
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.