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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEINRAD HOLLOW | Indiana | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,461 |
| DELTA LAKE | Indiana | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 10,025 |
| Little ROCK Creek | Indiana | Good | 1939 | 87 | 86 |
| BRIDGE Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 481 |
| ST JOSEPH RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 5,562 |
| BRANCH OF MUDDY FORK | Indiana | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 80 |
| BARREN CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 100 |
| PUDDING BELLY RUN | Indiana | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 100 |
| WILDCAT BROOK | Indiana | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 464 |
| WABASH RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 9,131 |
| LITTLE PIPE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 7,228 |
| GREEN CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 101 |
| PIGEON Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,091 |
| EAGLE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 4,103 |
| HAW CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 13,675 |
| DRY FORK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 5,829 |
| NS RR TRAIL | Indiana | Good | 1940 | 86 | 23,655 |
| MISSISSINEWA RIVER ROAD | Indiana | Good | 1940 | 86 | 6,905 |
| FOLGER DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,690 |
| LITTLE MILL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 666 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 5,105 |
| LEWIS BRANCH | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 4,454 |
| MUCK POCKET | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| E FK WHITE RIVER OVFL | Indiana | Good | 1940 | 86 | 11,680 |
| WALNUT FORK | Indiana | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 5,670 |
| CROYS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 11,886 |
| JOHNSON BRANCH | Indiana | Good | 1940 | 86 | 8,470 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 6,793 |
| DEWEY BRANCH | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 6,907 |
| CARTERSBURG BRANCH | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 15,322 |
| WEST FK WHITE LICK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 15,322 |
| BR OF LITTLE PIGEON CREE | Indiana | Good | 1940 | 86 | 37,385 |
| MILL CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 1,250 |
| LITTLE BOGGS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 5,613 |
| AHLGRIM DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 8,230 |
| DOUBLE LICK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 12,379 |
| DEEP RIVER | Indiana | Good | 1940 | 86 | 22,439 |
| UPPER KEG CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1940 | 86 | 5,340 |
| WINDY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 9,028 |
| OHIO RIVER US 60 | Indiana | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 7,268 |
| FRENCH CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1940 | 86 | 8,603 |
| MIDDLE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 8,918 |
| BARNES CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 6,202 |
| PAINT CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1940 | 86 | 1,675 |
| BEAVER POND CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,402 |
| WEBER DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 478 |
| KOOS DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 386 |
| NATURAL DRAIN #3 | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 11,775 |
| FLATROCK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 625 |
| BRUSH CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 90 |
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.