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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INDIAN CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,013 |
| TALLEY CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1936 | 90 | 3,015 |
| ABANDONED RR COAL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,840 |
| SOUTHERN RR | Indiana | Good | 1936 | 90 | 10,806 |
| CORNSTALK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,490 |
| WEST FORK TURMAN CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 1,188 |
| EAST FORK TURMAN CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 1,188 |
| W FORK BUSSERON CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,556 |
| VANDALIA TRAIL | Indiana | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 10,500 |
| CRANDALL BRANCH CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1936 | 90 | 700 |
| EAST IN-FIELD ACCESS | Indiana | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 118 |
| TRIER DRAIN | Indiana | Good | 1936 | 90 | 15,000 |
| DUNK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 423 |
| SCOTT WINCOOP DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 103 |
| WHITE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 14,760 |
| INDIANA RAILROAD | Indiana | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,000 |
| BOGGS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,000 |
| YELLOW CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,198 |
| KENNEDY AVENUE TRAIL | Indiana | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 16,879 |
| LITTLE KANKAKEE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 675 |
| WHITE R/KILLBUCK CR | Indiana | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 14,115 |
| FALL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 19,365 |
| CONRAIL RR | Indiana | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 25,725 |
| STATE DITCH | Indiana | Good | 1936 | 90 | 2,199 |
| HIGHLAND CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,856 |
| MISSISSINEWA RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 5,113 |
| LAKETON REFINERY RR | Indiana | Good | 1937 | 89 | 4,831 |
| BEAR GRASS CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1937 | 89 | 4,138 |
| SILVER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 4,014 |
| PIPE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,994 |
| HERREL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,897 |
| CAMPBELLS RUN | Indiana | Good | 1937 | 89 | 7,458 |
| WEST FORK HONEY CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1937 | 89 | 5,263 |
| DEER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 6,260 |
| WALLACE BRANCH | Indiana | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 5,319 |
| E FORK TANNERS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,953 |
| LOGAN CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,242 |
| LOGAN CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,810 |
| LOGAN CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 4,142 |
| WHITEWATER RIVER | Indiana | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 4,142 |
| GOSS DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 5,464 |
| SMALLWOOD DITCH | Indiana | Good | 1937 | 89 | 5,400 |
| BEE CAMP CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,538 |
| LATTAS CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1937 | 89 | 2,190 |
| SOUTH FORK BLUE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 8,309 |
| PACKWOOD BRANCH | Indiana | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 7,495 |
| SOUDERS BRANCH | Indiana | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 7,495 |
| BLUE RIVER OVERFLOW | Indiana | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,151 |
| BLUE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,151 |
| HANNAH CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,791 |
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.