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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WALNUT CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 130 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1950 | 76 | 390 |
| DEER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 110 |
| DEER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 160 |
| LOMAX DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,110 |
| BRANCH OF BEECH CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 109 |
| SPRING CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 137 |
| MITCHELL BRANCH | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 280 |
| DOANS CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 41 |
| SKINNER BRANCH | Indiana | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 413 |
| LATTAS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 160 |
| HOWESVILLE DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 110 |
| SINGER DITCH | Indiana | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 110 |
| BRANCH OF SINGER DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 110 |
| BREWER DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 110 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 55 |
| FOUR MILE CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 110 |
| THORPE CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 260 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 33 |
| BRANCH OF MUD CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,100 |
| BRANCH OF WHITE LICK CR | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 200 |
| DUCK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 739 |
| BUCK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 400 |
| WILDCAT CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1950 | 76 | 9,019 |
| LITTLE WABASH RIVER | Indiana | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 4,288 |
| Hough Creek | Indiana | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,200 |
| GRASSY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 300 |
| WABASH RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 277 |
| STORM CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 225 |
| DAVIES BRANCH | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| MUTTON CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1950 | 76 | 150 |
| LEATHERWOOD CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 3,191 |
| SOUTH PRONG STOTTS CR | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 485 |
| SALEM BROOK | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5,329 |
| BUSSERON CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 130 |
| BRANCH OF MARIAH CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 130 |
| BRANCH OF DESHEE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 130 |
| BRANCH OF WHITE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 250 |
| VIEKE DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 130 |
| MUDDY RUN | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 130 |
| KESSINGER DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 130 |
| STEEN DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 130 |
| BRNCH UPPER DESHEE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 130 |
| BRANCH OF ROBERSON DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 130 |
| BRANCH OF SMALLS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 110 |
| OVERFLOW TO WHITE RIVER | Indiana | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 2 |
| TRIBUTARY TO SNAPP CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,630 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 325 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 550 |
| NEFF DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 175 |
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.