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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.