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