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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EEL RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,830 |
| LITTLE WEESAU CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 150 |
| GRIFFY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 11,194 |
| GOODLEY BRANCH | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 49 |
| BOWER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 400 |
| LONG RUN | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 810 |
| LAKE DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 90 |
| CLEAR CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,340 |
| HODGES DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 360 |
| BUCK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| MONICAL BRANCH | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,910 |
| BRANCH OF PATOKA RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 25 |
| BRANCH OF PATOKA RIVER | Indiana | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 519 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 140 |
| BRANCH OF MILL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 530 |
| WEST FORK OF FISH CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 110 |
| BRANCH OF MILLS CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 860 |
| BRANCH OF EEL RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 190 |
| BRANCH OF SIXMILE CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 200 |
| MCBRIDE BRANCH | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,760 |
| WILLIAMS Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 904 |
| ROARING Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 471 |
| Little DEER Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 150 |
| Lanman Run | Indiana | Good | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| DEER CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1940 | 86 | 185 |
| POISON CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| TRIB WHITE RIVER | Indiana | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 7 |
| BEAR CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 41 |
| BRANCH BONE CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1940 | 86 | 168 |
| BRANCH BONE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 51 |
| WHEELER CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1940 | 86 | 33 |
| BRANCH PATOKA RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 84 |
| SUGAR CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 291 |
| KOSELKI DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 170 |
| Cypress Ditch | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 172 |
| WELTZIN DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 310 |
| BRANCH OF N. RAMP CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 180 |
| FALLS BRANCH CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 1,910 |
| BRANCH OF LONG BRANCH CR | Indiana | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| DEWEESE BRANCH CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 1,170 |
| JOHNSON BRANCH CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 110 |
| LEATHERWOOD CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 230 |
| SALLUST BRANCH CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 110 |
| FALLS BRANCH CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,660 |
| BRANCH OF WHITE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 171 |
| BRANCH OF WHITE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 634 |
| MUD CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 118 |
| GREENVILLE CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 111 |
| GREEN CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 311 |
| SALT CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 757 |
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.