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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAND RUN | Indiana | Good | 1938 | 88 | 676 |
| SILVERVILLE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 669 |
| SILVERVILLE CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 669 |
| CSX RR | Indiana | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 1,786 |
| WABASH River | Indiana | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 44 |
| BRANCH OF KILMORE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 102 |
| SWAMP CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 544 |
| KILMORE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 204 |
| S FORK OF WILDCAT CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 204 |
| PRAIRIE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 204 |
| WITHE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 103 |
| PEARCE DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 204 |
| STINKING FORK | Indiana | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 2 |
| NO NAME CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 860 |
| KNOB CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 244 |
| NICTD RAILROAD | Indiana | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 10,108 |
| GALENA RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,300 |
| EAST BRANCH TRAIL CR | Indiana | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,050 |
| CROOKED CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1938 | 88 | 33,521 |
| PLEASANT RUN | Indiana | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 9,968 |
| BIG EAGLE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 25,347 |
| FLOWERS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 150 |
| DEER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 110 |
| BLOOMINGPORT CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 107 |
| LITTLE JOE CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 150 |
| GABLE DRAIN | Indiana | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 200 |
| PLEASANT RUN | Indiana | Good | 1939 | 87 | 25,270 |
| ROCK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,273 |
| ABOITE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 7,074 |
| SOUTH FORK DEER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 8,532 |
| DEER CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1939 | 87 | 7,588 |
| BIG DUCK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 4,049 |
| BR BIG SHAWNEE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 3,641 |
| DOE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,534 |
| FLATROCK RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 5,191 |
| LITTLE POTATO CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 9,868 |
| OLD CHANNEL PATOKA RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 5,314 |
| PATOKA RIVER | Indiana | Good | 1939 | 87 | 5,437 |
| MILLER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 5,437 |
| FLAT CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1939 | 87 | 2,170 |
| GARDNER DITCH | Indiana | Good | 1939 | 87 | 2,106 |
| S FORK LTL RACCOON CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,065 |
| BR LITTLE RACCOON CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,065 |
| WILSON FORK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 180 |
| HONEY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 15,274 |
| BRANCH FLAT CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 5,622 |
| HIGHLAND CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 10,639 |
| WRIGHT DRAIN | Indiana | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 11,403 |
| FISK CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1939 | 87 | 623 |
| EIGHT MILE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,528 |
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.