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
EAST FORK CLEAR CREEK Indiana Fair 1947 79 3,462
WILLOW CREEK Indiana Fair 1947 79 2,924
LEUCK DITCH Indiana Fair 1947 79 490
LITTLE CROOKED CREEK Indiana Fair 1947 79 143
ST MARYS RIVER Indiana Fair 1947 79 1,041
SPY RUN CREEK Indiana Fair 1947 79 1,660
A MARTIN DRAIN Indiana Fair 1947 79 15,000
INDPLS WATER CO CANAL Indiana Fair 1947 79 29,590
INDPLS WATER CO CANAL Indiana Fair 1947 79 5,127
TANSEL CREEK Indiana Fair 1947 79 15,788
TRIBUTARY OF CYPRESS CRE Indiana Fair 1947 79 2,371
UNNAMED CREEK Indiana Fair 1947 79 1,138
WHITE RIVER Indiana Fair 1948 78 21,017
WILLOW CREEK Indiana Fair 1948 78 10,274
DEEDS CREEK Indiana Fair 1948 78 11,601
SCHUMAN DITCH Indiana Fair 1948 78 13,140
SPRING CREEK Indiana Fair 1948 78 24,534
SUGAR CREEK Indiana Fair 1948 78 5,650
SUGAR CREEK Indiana Fair 1948 78 5,840
MILLCREEK (SLY RUN) Indiana Fair 1948 78 16,504
MILL CREEK (SLY RUN) Indiana Good 1948 78 16,504
LUTZ CREEK Indiana Good 1948 78 23,379
DRAINAGE DITCH Indiana Good 1948 78 6,142
GAYLORD BRANCH Indiana Fair 1948 78 9,819
INDIAN-KENTUCK CREEK Indiana Fair 1948 78 2,308
EEL RIVER Indiana Fair 1948 78 6,012
TIPPECANOE RIVER Indiana Fair 1948 78 1,998
E FORK WHITEWATER RIVER Indiana Fair 1948 78 10,303
LITTLE RACCOON CREEK Indiana Fair 1948 78 1,926
RACCOON CREEK Indiana Fair 1948 78 1,926
BRANCH DOANS CREEK Indiana Fair 1948 78 4,757
BOGARD CREEK Indiana Fair 1948 78 4,757
PLUMMER CREEK Indiana Good 1948 78 4,757
RICHLAND CREEK Indiana Fair 1948 78 4,757
INDIAN CREEK Indiana Fair 1948 78 10,806
STRAIGHT RIVER Indiana Fair 1948 78 9,020
PRAIRIE CREEK Indiana Fair 1948 78 73,132
PRAIRIE CREEK Indiana Good 1948 78 57,066
BECKETT RUN Indiana Poor 1948 78 20,000
MOORMAN DRAIN Indiana Fair 1948 78 38,000
HOG RUN Indiana Fair 1948 78 517
REAGAN RUN Indiana Fair 1948 78 425
ROBINSON BRANCH Indiana Fair 1948 78 142
NORTH FORK PRAIRIE CREEK Indiana Fair 1948 78 603
MEYER DITCH Indiana Fair 1948 78 915
WEST BRANCH CREEK Indiana Good 1948 78 120
DEER CREEK Indiana Fair 1948 78 405
TRADERS HOLLOW Indiana Fair 1948 78 10,122
DRY BRANCH Indiana Fair 1948 78 24,759
INDIAN CREEK Indiana Fair 1948 78 8,503

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.