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