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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROWNS WONDER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 120 |
| BROWNS WONDER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 120 |
| BROWNS WONDER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 120 |
| EDLIN DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 120 |
| BRANCH OF WALNUT FORK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 110 |
| BEAN BLOSSOM CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,175 |
| GNAWBONE CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 275 |
| POLK RUN | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 780 |
| Muddy Branch | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 119 |
| Branch of Big Slough Cr | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 119 |
| Lafferty Ditch | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 119 |
| DUNK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 102 |
| SLICK RUN | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 240 |
| REASOR BRANCH | Indiana | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 200 |
| REASOR BRANCH | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| STINKING FORK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| REASOR BRANCH | Indiana | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 145 |
| VERTREES DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 92 |
| SUGAR CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 143 |
| BRANCH OF SUGAR CREEK E | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 28 |
| BRANCH OF FIRST CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 28 |
| EAST FORK TANNERS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,570 |
| BLUE CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| BRANCH OF ZIEGLER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| SOUTH HOGAN CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| COBB FORK SAND CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 210 |
| LITTLE CEDAR CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 575 |
| BUCK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,660 |
| MUNCIE CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 140 |
| MUNCIE CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 600 |
| BRUNER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 141 |
| FALLING RUN CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1940 | 86 | 32,690 |
| BRANCH COAL CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 120 |
| HARVEY BRANCH SALT CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 340 |
| BLACK RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| CART CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 330 |
| BLACK CREEK-PRAIRIE BR | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 110 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,500 |
| BARREN CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 110 |
| BOOTS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,370 |
| BARREN CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 57,630 |
| LICK CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 110 |
| DRY BRANCH | Indiana | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 230 |
| SLOAN DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 110 |
| BUCK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 214 |
| LATTAS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 110 |
| BRANCH OF WHITE LICK CR | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| BOYD DRAIN | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 125 |
| COSNER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,600 |
| BRANCH OF MCCRACKEN CR | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,800 |
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.