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
DRY FK WHITEWATER RIVER Indiana Poor 1905 121 125
BIG CEDAR CREEK Indiana Fair 1905 121 100
RAMSEY CREEK Indiana Poor 1905 121 100
BEECH CREEK Indiana Fair 1905 121 86
INDIAN CREEK Indiana Poor 1905 121 214
POSSUM HOLLOW CREEK Indiana Fair 1905 121 220
FOUR MILE CREEK Indiana Poor 1905 121 95
BUCK CREEK Indiana Poor 1905 121
PLEASANT RUN Indiana Fair 1905 121 100
TEA CREEK Indiana Fair 1905 121 125
SLATE CREEK Indiana Fair 1905 121 100
STORM CREEK Indiana Poor 1905 121 125
PURDY MARSH Indiana Poor 1905 121
SINGER DITCH Indiana Good 1905 121 130
SMALLS CREEK Indiana Fair 1905 121 130
LEATHERWOOD CREEK Indiana Poor 1905 121 365
FALL CREEK Indiana Fair 1905 121 21,818
FALL CREEK Indiana Good 1905 121 9,937
POGUES RUN Indiana Fair 1905 121 4,945
ARMEY DITCH Indiana Poor 1905 121 1,250
Little RACCOON Creek Indiana Fair 1905 121 115
Big Creek Indiana Poor 1905 121 139
BR OF MILL CREEK Indiana Poor 1905 121 110
BEAR CREEK Indiana Poor 1905 121
HUFFMAN DITCH Indiana Fair 1905 121 80
HOOPPOLE DITCH Indiana Fair 1905 121 450
BRANCH LAKE DRAIN Indiana Fair 1905 121 110
WABASH RIVER Indiana Fair 1905 121 230
WABASH RIVER Indiana Poor 1906 120 750
EAST FORK SCHOEN CREEK Indiana Fair 1906 120 1,451
INDPLS WATER CO CANAL Indiana Fair 1906 120 3,200
CSX RR Indiana Poor 1906 120 170
SUGAR MILL Creek Indiana Fair 1906 120 70
DEER CREEK Indiana Fair 1906 120 120
ST JOSEPH RIVER Indiana Fair 1906 120 10,736
LOCUST CREEK Indiana Poor 1906 120 1,906
BEEHUNTER DITCH Indiana Poor 1907 119 360
WHITE RIVER Indiana Poor 1907 119 35,555
PLEASANT RUN Indiana Fair 1907 119 1,275
BIG RACCOON Creek Indiana Poor 1907 119 232
MILL Creek Indiana Fair 1907 119 122
Black River Indiana Fair 1907 119 138
CONRAIL RR Indiana Fair 1907 119 290
ST JOSEPH RIVER Indiana Fair 1907 119 15,416
ST JOSEPH RIVER Indiana Fair 1907 119 24,491
DEER CREEK Indiana Poor 1908 118 50
LAWRENCE CREEK Indiana Fair 1908 118 2,178
NORTH FORK OF SALT CREEK Indiana Poor 1908 118
CONRAIL RR Indiana Poor 1908 118 60
TURKEY FORK Indiana Poor 1908 118 40

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.