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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANARY DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 25,834 |
| HIGH BRIDGE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 24,701 |
| SUGAR CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 3,510 |
| BEANBLOSSOM OVERFLOW | Indiana | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 15,510 |
| COMERS RUN CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 18,467 |
| LITTLE PIGEON CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 12,058 |
| LITTLE PIGEON CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1946 | 80 | 12,058 |
| LITTLE PIGEON CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1946 | 80 | 12,058 |
| BRANCH POND FLAT DITCH | Indiana | Good | 1946 | 80 | 24,053 |
| POND FLAT DITCH | Indiana | Poor | 1946 | 80 | 14,325 |
| POND FLAT DITCH | Indiana | Poor | 1946 | 80 | 14,325 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Indiana | Good | 1946 | 80 | 24,053 |
| DAVISSON DITCH | Indiana | Good | 1946 | 80 | 1,232 |
| GOLDSBERRY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 3,660 |
| ASHER BRANCH | Indiana | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 928 |
| BROCK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 3,438 |
| TURMAN CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1946 | 80 | 2,300 |
| LITTLE CEDAR CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1946 | 80 | 3,147 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 620 |
| BRANCH CONNELEY DITCH | Indiana | Good | 1946 | 80 | 671 |
| DEANS BRANCH | Indiana | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 143 |
| NORFOLK SOUTHERN R/R | Indiana | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 10,000 |
| MILLER FORK | Indiana | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 4,410 |
| HERRIOTTS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 900 |
| TRAVIS DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 1,250 |
| INDPLS WATER CO CANAL | Indiana | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 17,221 |
| BEANBLOSSOM CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1946 | 80 | 11,194 |
| DEEDS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 3,722 |
| MUD CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 3,800 |
| MUCK POCKET | Indiana | Good | 1947 | 79 | 10,647 |
| SPY RUN CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 24,272 |
| ST JOSEPH RIVER | Indiana | Good | 1947 | 79 | 23,132 |
| THOMPSON DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,058 |
| DRESSLER DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,026 |
| SUGAR CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1947 | 79 | 5,640 |
| SUGAR CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1947 | 79 | 5,690 |
| ROBART DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 886 |
| FOUR MILE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 871 |
| LEATHERWOOD CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,218 |
| BREWER DITCH | Indiana | Good | 1947 | 79 | 2,166 |
| ALLEN HOLLOW CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1947 | 79 | 2,005 |
| ALLEN CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1947 | 79 | 1,691 |
| BIG RACCOON CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,026 |
| HAGGATT BRANCH | Indiana | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 8,905 |
| MIDDLE FORK BLUE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 8,309 |
| PATOKA RIVER OVERFLOW | Indiana | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 6,078 |
| ROCK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,808 |
| MCHAFFIE BRANCH | Indiana | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,271 |
| WEST FORK MILL CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1947 | 79 | 3,078 |
| WILDCAT CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1947 | 79 | 2,679 |
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.