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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIPPECANOE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,550 |
| CENTER LAKE OUTLET | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,550 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 6,146 |
| LITTLE KANKAKEE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,025 |
| FISHING CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1950 | 76 | 130 |
| LITTLE DUCK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 147 |
| LICK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 636 |
| LITTLE DUCK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 504 |
| BIG DUCK CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1950 | 76 | 848 |
| BIG DUCK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 796 |
| EAGLE CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1950 | 76 | 13,438 |
| WILLIAMS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 51,053 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 15,032 |
| INDPLS WATER CO CANAL | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 19,496 |
| FALL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 28,372 |
| BIG EAGLE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,065 |
| PLEASANT RUN | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 37,050 |
| WHITE RIVER | Indiana | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 11,120 |
| BELLS RUN | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 7,799 |
| HIGHLAND CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1950 | 76 | 991 |
| WEESAU CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1950 | 76 | 550 |
| NIGER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 110 |
| DEER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 125 |
| DEER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 225 |
| RIFE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 125 |
| JACKSON CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 9,647 |
| BRANCH BUCK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,473 |
| BIG RACCOON CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 450 |
| HONEY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| WHITE LICK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,440 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 145 |
| BEAVER LAKE DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 717 |
| MUD LAKE DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 288 |
| SHUEY DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 288 |
| BEAVER LAKE DITCH | Indiana | Good | 1950 | 76 | 145 |
| LIMESTONE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 420 |
| BEACH CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 540 |
| BRUSH CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 360 |
| Br Middle Fk Anderson Rv | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 110 |
| Cyclone Branch | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 102 |
| Little DEER Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 185 |
| Jubin Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 200 |
| Little Windy Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 375 |
| BRANCH FLAT CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 200 |
| BRANCH S FK PATOKA RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 57 |
| BRANCH BIG CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3 |
| CROOKED CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 700 |
| BRANCH OF KEMPER DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,050 |
| Lake Drain | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 172 |
| MILL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 130 |
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.