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