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.

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Bridge State Condition Year Built Age (Years) ADT
BR LITTLE BLUE RIVER Indiana Fair 1941 85 5,134
THOMPSON DITCH Indiana Good 1941 85 23,522
OLD ERIE CANAL Indiana Fair 1941 85 2,068
SAND CREEK Indiana Good 1941 85 6,041
COBBS FORK SAND CREEK Indiana Fair 1941 85 4,187
KANKAKEE RIVER Indiana Fair 1941 85 5,140
MUCK POCKET Indiana Poor 1941 85 22,439
DEEP RIVER Indiana Poor 1941 85 22,439
BRANCH ELLIOTT DITCH Indiana Fair 1941 85 14,559
ELLIOTT DITCH Indiana Fair 1941 85 14,559
BRUSH CREEK Indiana Fair 1941 85 9,868
SUGAR CREEK Indiana Good 1941 85 2,460
PRAIRIE CREEK Indiana Fair 1941 85 9,868
PRAIRIE CREEK Indiana Fair 1941 85 9,868
PRAIRIE CREEK Indiana Fair 1941 85 10,947
BIG BLUE GRASS CREEK Indiana Fair 1941 85 6,112
CENTRAL CREEK Indiana Fair 1941 85 4,598
MONTGOMERY CREEK Indiana Fair 1941 85 4,598
COWAN DITCH Indiana Good 1941 85 1,313
BLUE RIVER Indiana Fair 1941 85 3,190
PLUM CREEK Indiana Fair 1941 85 4,965
HUNT CREEK Indiana Fair 1941 85 4,965
IROQUOIS RIVER Indiana Good 1941 85 4,220
RACCOON CREEK Indiana Poor 1941 85 1,730
MUSCATATUCK RIVER Indiana Fair 1941 85 533
KIMBERLIN CREEK Indiana Fair 1941 85 2,233
S FORK WILDCAT CREEK Indiana Fair 1941 85 3,876
KILMORE CREEK Indiana Fair 1941 85 3,870
SUGAR CREEK Indiana Good 1941 85 4,697
HULL DITCH Indiana Poor 1941 85 30
GEIST RESERVOIR Indiana Fair 1941 85 32,070
WILDCAT CREEK Indiana Fair 1941 85 5,027
WHITE RIVER Indiana Poor 1941 85 22,060
SPRING Creek Indiana Poor 1941 85 908
Branch of ROCKY FK Creek Indiana Fair 1941 85 129
PRAIRIE CREEK Indiana Poor 1941 85 855
WHITEWATER CANAL Indiana Fair 1941 85 366
PIPE CREEK Indiana Fair 1942 84 2,741
BRANDYWINE CREEK Indiana Fair 1942 84 8,593
SIX MILE CREEK Indiana Fair 1942 84 6,463
DUCK CREEK Indiana Fair 1942 84 5,293
BIRCH CREEK Indiana Fair 1942 84 1,710
BRANCH DOANS CREEK Indiana Fair 1942 84 2,645
DOANS CREEK Indiana Fair 1942 84 2,645
ALLEN CREEK Indiana Fair 1942 84 3,954
M FORK WILDCAT CREEK Indiana Fair 1942 84 2,573
JOHNSON DRAIN Indiana Fair 1942 84 2,836
YOUNGS CREEK Indiana Fair 1942 84 3,565
FIRST CREEK Indiana Good 1942 84 3,350
GOLDBERRY HOLLOW CREEK Indiana Fair 1942 84 10

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.