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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHITE LICK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 10,222 |
| WHITE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 23,277 |
| WHITE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 32,885 |
| BIG RUN | Indiana | Good | 1948 | 78 | 6,387 |
| OIL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 140 |
| TOWER DRAIN | Indiana | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 890 |
| Branch S fork Lost River | Indiana | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 112 |
| NOLANDS FORK | Indiana | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 673 |
| KILLBUCK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 11,079 |
| BRANCH GRANT CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1949 | 77 | 5,316 |
| PEE DEE CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1949 | 77 | 5,024 |
| ROBINSON BRANCH | Indiana | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 4,275 |
| KOKOMO CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 19,257 |
| WILDCAT CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 12,247 |
| EAST FORK WHITE RIVER | Indiana | Good | 1949 | 77 | 17,525 |
| JOHNSON DITCH | Indiana | Good | 1949 | 77 | 11,086 |
| WABASH RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,480 |
| SR 61 | Indiana | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 102 |
| ANDERSON RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 5,700 |
| FALLING RUN CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,184 |
| PLEASANT RUN | Indiana | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 23,622 |
| RATTLESNAKE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 90 |
| NORTH FORK LEWIS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 100 |
| FOUNTAIN CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 410 |
| W FORK WHITEWATER RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 2,095 |
| MATSON DITCH | Indiana | Good | 1950 | 76 | 6,458 |
| BIG RUN | Indiana | Good | 1950 | 76 | 3,305 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1950 | 76 | 5,873 |
| WEST FORK FISH CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1950 | 76 | 3,130 |
| EAST FORK FISH CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,158 |
| BIG BLUE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 6,849 |
| AMITY DITCH | Indiana | Good | 1950 | 76 | 5,716 |
| AMITY DITCH | Indiana | Good | 1950 | 76 | 5,598 |
| EEL RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 8,409 |
| STONEY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 8,698 |
| MORGAN CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 2,734 |
| HARP DITCH #1 | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,456 |
| HARP DITCH #2 | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,355 |
| HARP DITCH #3 | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,288 |
| WILTZIN DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,218 |
| LINCOLN DITCH | Indiana | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,151 |
| THURMAN DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 22,693 |
| THOMPSONS DITCH | Indiana | Good | 1950 | 76 | 29,367 |
| HONEY CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,570 |
| CUP CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,750 |
| WHISKEY RUN | Indiana | Good | 1950 | 76 | 4,457 |
| BRANCH BLUE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 4,435 |
| JONATHAN CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 467 |
| ST MARYS CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1950 | 76 | 4,253 |
| PATOKA RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 14,220 |
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.