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
SUGAR CREEK Indiana Fair 1950 76 3,573
WILDCAT BROOK Indiana Fair 1950 76 34,861
TEN MILE CREEK Indiana Fair 1950 76 143
FLOOD GATES Indiana Fair 1950 76 143
GRAND CALUMET RIVER Indiana Poor 1950 76 6,343
WANN DITCH Indiana Fair 1950 76 104
NATURAL DRAIN Indiana Fair 1950 76 20
BULLERMAN DITCH Indiana Fair 1950 76 3,500
WILBUR DRAIN Indiana Fair 1950 76 141
HOFFMAN DRAIN Indiana Fair 1950 76 130
ST MARYS RIVER Indiana Fair 1950 76 15,025
FLATROCK CREEK Indiana Fair 1950 76 156
HOFFMAN DRAIN Indiana Fair 1950 76 156
BIG LICK CREEK Indiana Fair 1950 76 328
BIG EAGLE CREEK Indiana Fair 1950 76 120
JACKSON RUN Indiana Fair 1950 76 1,480
JACKSON RUN Indiana Fair 1950 76 2,410
BEAR CREEK Indiana Fair 1950 76 350
Little ROCK Creek Indiana Good 1950 76 155
POSSUM HOLLOW Creek Indiana Fair 1950 76 321
FLAG RUN Indiana Fair 1950 76 740
BOWERY CREEK Indiana Fair 1950 76 6,062
VOTE Run Indiana Fair 1950 76 410
BATTLE CREEK Indiana Poor 1950 76 1,050
BRANCH OF 14 MILE CREEK Indiana Fair 1950 76 390
WHISKEY RUN Indiana Fair 1950 76 1,500
CAMP FORK CREEK Indiana Poor 1950 76 411
SMOTHERS CREEK Indiana Fair 1950 76 125
UNNAMED TRIBUTARY Indiana Fair 1950 76 68
WHITAKER CREEK Indiana Fair 1950 76 100
SALT FORK TANNERS CREEK Indiana Poor 1950 76 550
KOLB CREEK Indiana Fair 1950 76 9,690
PENTHER CREEK Indiana Fair 1950 76 110
BIG RUN Indiana Fair 1950 76 225
BIG RUN Indiana Fair 1950 76 425
BUCK CREEK Indiana Fair 1950 76 5,630
MUNCIE CREEK Indiana Poor 1950 76 50
SHORELANE CANAL Indiana Fair 1950 76 118
GEORGETOWN CREEK Indiana Fair 1950 76 939
STILLWATER CREEK Indiana Fair 1950 76 120
LITTLE SANES CREEK Indiana Fair 1950 76 925
LITTLE DUCK CREEK Indiana Fair 1950 76 350
CHIPPEWANUCK CREEK Indiana Good 1950 76 100
MUD CREEK Indiana Poor 1950 76 100
GRASSY CREEK Indiana Poor 1950 76 105
SANDY CREEK Indiana Fair 1950 76 120
BRANCH OF NEWMAN LATERAL Indiana Good 1950 76 145
BLACK CREEK Indiana Fair 1950 76 110
LUGAR CREEK Indiana Fair 1950 76 420
MISSISSINEWA RIVER Indiana Fair 1950 76 10,000

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.