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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAST FORK BLUE CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1908 | 118 | 350 |
| ROCK Run Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1908 | 118 | 99 |
| ROCK Run Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1908 | 118 | 33 |
| CONRAIL RR | Indiana | Poor | 1908 | 118 | 130 |
| WILLOW POND DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1908 | 118 | 60 |
| BLUEGRASS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1908 | 118 | 856 |
| FORK OF LITTLE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1908 | 118 | 477 |
| Dry Branch | Indiana | Good | 1908 | 118 | 10 |
| BROOKS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1909 | 117 | 235 |
| LEATHERWOOD CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1909 | 117 | 240 |
| POGUES RUN | Indiana | Fair | 1909 | 117 | 14,733 |
| ROCKY Run Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1909 | 117 | 107 |
| CONRAIL RR | Indiana | Poor | 1909 | 117 | — |
| GREENS FORK | Indiana | Poor | 1909 | 117 | 57 |
| SOUTH FORK BUCK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 2,496 |
| MUSCATATUCK RIVER | Indiana | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 143 |
| REBECCA KNIGHT DRAIN | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 10 |
| CLIFTY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 90 |
| SUGAR CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1910 | 116 | 170 |
| PRAIRIE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | — |
| WALNUT FORK OF SUGAR CRE | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 120 |
| PRAIRIE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 400 |
| SUGAR Creek | Indiana | Good | 1910 | 116 | 144 |
| BACHELOR Run | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 69 |
| Branch of McIntyre Creek | Indiana | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 24 |
| BIRCH CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1910 | 116 | — |
| BLUE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 411 |
| NORTH FORK PRAIRIE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 40 |
| BRANCH W FORK TANNERS CR | Indiana | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 330 |
| ENNIS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 110 |
| GAS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 320 |
| COAL CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 100 |
| DRY Run | Indiana | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 117 |
| BEAR Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 120 |
| OPOSSUM HOLLOW | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 120 |
| BIG CEDAR CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 225 |
| PIGEON CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 110 |
| MISSISSINEWA RIVER | Indiana | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 7,460 |
| MISSISSINEWA RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 14,000 |
| LITTLE DEER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 150 |
| EAST FORK HONEY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 800 |
| EAST FORK HONEY CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 175 |
| LITTLE PIPE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 141 |
| MCMILLIAN DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 60 |
| MUTTON CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 225 |
| LITTLE MUTTON CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 225 |
| FINCH BRANCH | Indiana | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 125 |
| BEAR CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 100 |
| BEAR CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 100 |
| TEA CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 100 |
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.