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
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.