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
TRIBUTARY/TURKEY CREEK Indiana Poor 1942 84 200
STONY CREEK Indiana Good 1942 84 20,020
PLEASANT RUN Indiana Good 1942 84 7,623
CARTERS CREEK Indiana Fair 1942 84 190
Branch of Big RACCOON Cr Indiana Fair 1942 84 42
Rock Creek Indiana Fair 1942 84 120
BIG BLUE RIVER Indiana Fair 1943 83 7,059
DREDGED DITCH Indiana Good 1943 83 5,283
TOWN BRANCH Indiana Fair 1943 83 3,140
INDIAN CREEK Indiana Fair 1943 83 3,140
FALLING RUN Indiana Fair 1945 81 12,110
GRAHAM MCCULLOCH DRAIN Indiana Poor 1945 81 2,550
A. MARTIN DRAIN Indiana Good 1945 81 7,000
LOMONT DRAIN Indiana Fair 1945 81 2,500
OWL CREEK Indiana Poor 1945 81 150
WILDCAT Creek Indiana Fair 1945 81 230
Branch of 14 MILE Creek Indiana Fair 1945 81 200
BAUM HOLLOW CREEK Indiana Fair 1945 81 110
BAUM HOLLOW CREEK Indiana Poor 1945 81 110
Sloan Ditch Indiana Fair 1945 81 110
BUCK CREEK Indiana Fair 1945 81 110
LATTAS CREEK Indiana Poor 1945 81 110
VIEKE DITCH Indiana Good 1945 81 130
MUDDY RUN Indiana Fair 1945 81 130
WILLIAMS DITCH Indiana Fair 1945 81 130
BRANCH OF MARIAH CREEK Indiana Fair 1945 81 130
WHITE RIVER/LOCAL ROAD Indiana Poor 1945 81
CEDAR CREEK Indiana Poor 1945 81 762
PIPE CREEK Indiana Fair 1945 81 715
SQUIRREL CREEK Indiana Poor 1945 81 125
WEESAU CREEK Indiana Fair 1945 81 200
DEER CREEK Indiana Fair 1945 81 425
CREEK TO WHITE RIVER Indiana Fair 1945 81 440
WILLIAMS Creek Indiana Poor 1945 81 904
Branch of Oil Creek Indiana Poor 1945 81 120
CHURCH CREEK Indiana Fair 1945 81 120
UNNAMED DITCH Indiana Fair 1945 81 120
SALT CREEK Indiana Poor 1945 81 599
FLATROCK RIVER Indiana Fair 1945 81 100
ELLER Ditch Indiana Fair 1945 81 1,723
WEST FORK BUSSERON CREEK Indiana Fair 1945 81 110
BRANCH OF BUSSERON CREEK Indiana Fair 1945 81 110
BRANCH OF POND FLAT DIT Indiana Poor 1945 81 111
CENTRUM RUN Indiana Fair 1945 81 1,027
PAW PAW CREEK Indiana Fair 1946 80 4,043
BIG MONON CREEK Indiana Fair 1946 80 2,072
TRIMBLE CREEK Indiana Good 1946 80 3,326
BOLEN DITCH Indiana Poor 1946 80 2,127
YOUNGS CREEK Indiana Fair 1946 80 5,263
YOUNGS CREEK Indiana Fair 1946 80 5,321

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.