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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIFE CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 625 |
| SCHOOLMAN DITCH | Indiana | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 235 |
| COUNTRY CLUB CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| BRANCH CLEAR CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 372 |
| BRANCH OF LAKE DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 190 |
| CARTERS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| YOUNGS CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 90 |
| JACK CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 80 |
| Branch Little RACCOON Cr | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 63 |
| Branch Little RACCOON Cr | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 127 |
| HURRICANE Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| BRANCH SUGAR CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 21 |
| BRANCH PATOKA RIVER | Indiana | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 200 |
| FLAT CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 34 |
| Branch of Wabash River | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 144 |
| BRANCH OF N. RAMP CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 200 |
| LITTLE WALNUT CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| LITTLE WALNUT CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 280 |
| BRANCH OF LITTLE WALNUT | Indiana | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 790 |
| DEER CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 200 |
| DEER CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 240 |
| ROCKY FORK CR | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 120 |
| UPPER LIMESTONE CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 250 |
| BR OF DOE CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 110 |
| BRANCH OF FETID CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 142 |
| CLEAR CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 566 |
| GREENS FORK | Indiana | Good | 1935 | 91 | 171 |
| LITTLE LAUGHERY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| LITTLE BLUE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 200 |
| THREE MILE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 350 |
| LITTLE BLUE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| LITTLE BLUE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 475 |
| LITTLE BLUE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 400 |
| BRANCH OF FLATROCK RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| FLATROCK RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 650 |
| MUD CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 275 |
| HODGE DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| DEER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 150 |
| LITTLE FLATROCK RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| N BRANCH OF CLIFTY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| LITTLE SALT CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 350 |
| KLINE Ditch | Indiana | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 242 |
| LITTLE OX CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| COTTONWOOD DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 180 |
| PIGEON CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 205 |
| MARIA CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 110 |
| BRANCH OF RODGERS DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 110 |
| BRANCH LITTLE TURTLE CRK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 140 |
| MIDDLE FORK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 110 |
| BRANCH MIDDLE FORK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 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.