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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRANCH OF TEA CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 100 |
| BRUSHY FORK | Indiana | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 125 |
| BRANCH OF SUGAR CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 20 |
| MILLER DITCH | Indiana | Good | 1910 | 116 | 130 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 250 |
| PLEASANT RUN | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 2,114 |
| BEAN CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 5,687 |
| SEERLEY CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 15,130 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 63 |
| FRIENDS CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 52 |
| CLEAR CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 558 |
| IROQUOIS RIVER | Indiana | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 145 |
| SULPHUR CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 100 |
| LICK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 100 |
| MILL CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 10 |
| MILL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 500 |
| CROYS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 118 |
| STRANGERS Branch | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 65 |
| BIG RACCOON Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 99 |
| SUNDERLAND Branch | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 887 |
| EAST FORK RUSH CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 507 |
| Branch of SUGAR Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 99 |
| GRAND TRUNK & WESTERN RR | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 11,050 |
| BIG WALNUT CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1910 | 116 | — |
| OWL BRANCH CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 110 |
| CONRAIL RR | Indiana | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 130 |
| ELKHORN CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 171 |
| LITTLE WHITE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 112 |
| LAUGHERY CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 150 |
| FLATROCK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 150 |
| THREE MILE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 1,400 |
| FLATROCK OVERFLOW | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 250 |
| BEAVER MEADOW CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 150 |
| DEER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 150 |
| MILL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 150 |
| SUGAR CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1910 | 116 | — |
| FLATROCK RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 150 |
| NORTH FORK LEWIS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 150 |
| SOUTH FORK LEWIS CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 100 |
| SOUTH FORK LEWIS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 100 |
| BRANCH OF HAW CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 200 |
| WILLOW POND DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 100 |
| BRANCH OF MARIA CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 110 |
| BIG BRANCH CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 110 |
| UPPER INDIAN CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 175 |
| PIGEON CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1910 | 116 | 3,470 |
| NORTON Creek | Indiana | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 117 |
| NORTON Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 117 |
| Branch of SPLUNGE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 188 |
| West Fork BUSSERON CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 125 |
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.