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