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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.