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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCCRACKEN CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| FLYNN CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 150 |
| BRANCH OF CLARKS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 15,550 |
| BRANCH OF CLARKS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 15,550 |
| BRANCH OF CLARKS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 15,550 |
| STOUT-RICHARDSON DRAIN | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 250 |
| BRANCH OF E FORK MILL CR | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 150 |
| FLATROCK RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 941 |
| SIX MILE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 150 |
| BRANCH OF BUCK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 400 |
| WEST FORK LITTLE WILDCAT | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 11,000 |
| SOUTH FORK DEER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 650 |
| SOUTH FORK KOKOMO CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,931 |
| KOKOMO CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 4,492 |
| KOKOMO CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,055 |
| GRASSY FORK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 91 |
| EAST FORK HONEY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 625 |
| WILDCAT CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 5,821 |
| VON FANGE DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 5,070 |
| VON FANGE DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 215 |
| WEHRLY DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 74 |
| TRIB. OF CROOKED CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,000 |
| NETTLE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 110 |
| RATTAIL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 150 |
| COFFEE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| SIX MILE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2 |
| BR VERNON FK MUSCATATUCK | Indiana | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| BRANCH OF MARSH CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 130 |
| BRANCH OF WILSON CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 130 |
| BRUSH CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 130 |
| MCCOY CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1940 | 86 | 130 |
| WILLIAMS DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 150 |
| KESSINGER DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 130 |
| FLAT CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| FLAT CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1940 | 86 | 130 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 130 |
| BRANCH OF TILLY DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 130 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 256 |
| COOK DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 125 |
| BR OF LITTLE SALT CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 115 |
| BRANCH OF POPCORN CR | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 450 |
| BR OF LITTLE SALT CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 146 |
| BIG DUCK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 147 |
| BIG DUCK CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 781 |
| HOWLAND DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 96 |
| CONRAIL RR | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 12,305 |
| LICK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 13,450 |
| SQUIRREL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 350 |
| PRAIRIE DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| LITTLE PIPE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 550 |
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.