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
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.