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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROCKY Fork Creek | Indiana | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 39 |
| CAT Creek | Indiana | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 52 |
| East Fork RUSH Creek | Indiana | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 63 |
| NORTH FORK BIG GRAHAM CK | Indiana | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 150 |
| TRIB TO LAUGHERY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 150 |
| RIPLEY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 325 |
| FLATROCK RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 444 |
| BEN DAVIS CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 100 |
| BRANCH OF FLATROCK RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 950 |
| LITTLE BLUE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 250 |
| CONNS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 100 |
| BR LITTLE FLATROCK RIVER | Indiana | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 450 |
| LITTLE FLATROCK RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 250 |
| N BRANCH OF CLIFTY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 100 |
| LICK CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 550 |
| ST. JOSEPH River | Indiana | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 4,999 |
| FLATROCK RIVER | Indiana | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 175 |
| DEER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 800 |
| Redwood Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 100 |
| MIDDLE FORK CRK TRIB | Indiana | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 5 |
| OLD ERIE CANAL | Indiana | Fair | 1901 | 125 | 1,091 |
| OLD ERIE CANAL | Indiana | Good | 1901 | 125 | 134 |
| LOEFLER DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1901 | 125 | 100 |
| BRANCH OF HURRICANE CR | Indiana | Fair | 1901 | 125 | 105 |
| BIG WALNUT CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1901 | 125 | 240 |
| LITTLE FLATROCK RIVER | Indiana | Poor | 1901 | 125 | 1 |
| BIG BLUE RIVER | Indiana | Poor | 1902 | 124 | 2,305 |
| MOUREY DRAIN | Indiana | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 104 |
| MISSISSINEWA RIVER | Indiana | Poor | 1902 | 124 | 600 |
| WHITE RIVER | Indiana | Good | 1902 | 124 | 280 |
| WEST FORK OF KEG CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 80 |
| LITTLE EAGLE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 634 |
| SQUIRREL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 100 |
| EBENEZER Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 103 |
| BR S FK PATOKA RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 7 |
| WHITE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1903 | 123 | 228 |
| POGUES RUN | Indiana | Good | 1903 | 123 | 1,649 |
| FALL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1903 | 123 | 6,527 |
| EEL RIVER | Indiana | Poor | 1903 | 123 | 100 |
| POTATO Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1903 | 123 | 246 |
| CANEY CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1903 | 123 | 139 |
| FRENCH LICK CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1904 | 122 | 175 |
| RUSH Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1904 | 122 | 119 |
| EAST FORK WHITE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1905 | 121 | 10 |
| KILMORE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1905 | 121 | 102 |
| WHISKEY RUN | Indiana | Fair | 1905 | 121 | 141 |
| BOGARD CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1905 | 121 | 150 |
| DRY RUN | Indiana | Poor | 1905 | 121 | 411 |
| SNAIL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1905 | 121 | 225 |
| SNAIL CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1905 | 121 | 225 |
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.