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
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.