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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRANCH MIDDLE FORK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 110 |
| MIDDLE FORK CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 110 |
| BRANCH OF BUTTERMILK CRK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 110 |
| BRANCH OF BUTTERMILK CRK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 110 |
| BRANCH OF BIG BRANCH CRK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 250 |
| MORRISON CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 190 |
| MORRISON CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 170 |
| SUGAR CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 110 |
| SUGAR CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 110 |
| PRAIRIE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 140 |
| HANGER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 110 |
| KETTLE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 190 |
| BOSTON CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 110 |
| WEST FORK BUSSERON CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 110 |
| EAST FORK BUSSERON CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 110 |
| SULPHUR CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 110 |
| BRANCH OF BAYOU CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 930 |
| PONY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 425 |
| ARNOLD CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 225 |
| WHITEWATER RIVER | Indiana | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 48 |
| CRIETZ CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 467 |
| WHITEWATER RIVER | Indiana | Good | 1936 | 90 | 19,677 |
| COBBS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 4,633 |
| DAVIDSON DRAIN | Indiana | Good | 1936 | 90 | 1,968 |
| TIPPECANOE RIVER | Indiana | Good | 1936 | 90 | 9,156 |
| MISSISSINEWA RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 5,807 |
| W BRANCH TWELVE MILE CR | Indiana | Good | 1936 | 90 | 842 |
| TAYLOR DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,994 |
| WILLOW CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,897 |
| FISHERS FORK | Indiana | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 10,272 |
| CSX RR MAPLE STREET | Indiana | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 6,954 |
| YELLOW CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1936 | 90 | 22,024 |
| HONEY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 7,419 |
| SHIRLEY CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1936 | 90 | 7,265 |
| WEST FK WHITE LICK CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1936 | 90 | 4,280 |
| GRASSY BRANCH | Indiana | Good | 1936 | 90 | 3,218 |
| MAIN EDLIN DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 4,050 |
| PIKE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,931 |
| KEANS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,288 |
| TIMMONS DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,288 |
| PRAIRIE CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1936 | 90 | 6,187 |
| OPOSSUM CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,469 |
| COAL RUN CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 940 |
| LIMESTONE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,806 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,434 |
| NO NAME CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,563 |
| WATT BRANCH | Indiana | Good | 1936 | 90 | 1,920 |
| KIFER BRANCH | Indiana | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,778 |
| WOLF CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,587 |
| SILVER CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1936 | 90 | 2,358 |
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.