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
LENNOX DITCH Indiana Fair 1900 126 710
Middle Fork WILDCAT Cr Indiana Fair 1900 126 75
RATTLESNAKE Creek Indiana Fair 1900 126 359
N Branch of Otter Creek Indiana Fair 1900 126 179
Lafferty Ditch Indiana Poor 1900 126 12
Conneley Ditch Indiana Fair 1900 126 12
EEL RIVER Indiana Poor 1900 126 114
Wabash & Erie Canal Indiana Good 1900 126 119
Lafferty Ditch Indiana Poor 1900 126 19
LITTLE BLUE RIVER Indiana Poor 1900 126 271
FISH CREEK Indiana Fair 1900 126 125
CAMPBELL CREEK Indiana Fair 1900 126 900
MILL Creek Indiana Good 1900 126 731
DILLON CREEK Indiana Poor 1900 126 27
WHITEWATER CANAL Indiana Fair 1900 126 100
BROWN BRANCH SALT CREEK Indiana Fair 1900 126 350
SNAIL CREEK Indiana Poor 1900 126 350
SOURS RUN of DRY FORK Indiana Fair 1900 126 100
LOEFLER DITCH Indiana Poor 1900 126 10
BRANCH OF SNAKE RUN Indiana Poor 1900 126 480
DONOHUE CREEK Indiana Fair 1900 126 250
EAST FORK OF KEG CREEK Indiana Fair 1900 126 80
WHITE LICK CREEK Indiana Fair 1900 126 2,575
E FORK OF WHITE LICK CR Indiana Poor 1900 126 5,500
FALL CREEK Indiana Fair 1900 126 1,600
SALAMONIE RIVER Indiana Good 1900 126 1,103
HARBERTS CREEK Indiana Fair 1900 126 225
HENSLEY CREEK Indiana Fair 1900 126 225
MUTTON CREEK Indiana Fair 1900 126 800
SOUTH FORK VERNON FORK Indiana Fair 1900 126 2,225
COFFEE CREEK Indiana Poor 1900 126 1,350
BROWN DITCH Indiana Fair 1900 126 106
FRICK DITCH Indiana Fair 1900 126 25
LONGPOND AND WHITE RIVER Indiana Poor 1900 126
MARIAH CREEK Indiana Fair 1900 126 130
KANKAKEE RIVER Indiana Poor 1900 126 136
WEST BOGGS CREEK Indiana Fair 1900 126 63
BEAVER CREEK Indiana Fair 1900 126 250
HAW CREEK Indiana Fair 1900 126 63
DEER CREEK Indiana Fair 1900 126 250
HONEY CREEK Indiana Fair 1900 126 275
STEPHENS CREEK Indiana Fair 1900 126 111
THOMPSON DITCH Indiana Fair 1900 126 145
BRANCH OF WILLOW CREEK Indiana Fair 1900 126 200
LOST RIVER Indiana Fair 1900 126 135
GROUNDHOG Branch Indiana Fair 1900 126 181
N Branch OTTER Creek Indiana Poor 1900 126 61
Branch of RACCOON Creek Indiana Fair 1900 126 63
WILLIAMS Creek Indiana Poor 1900 126 737
N Branch OTTER Creek Indiana Poor 1900 126 103

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.