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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 30 |
| RUSH CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 112 |
| S FK LOST RIVER | Indiana | Good | 1910 | 116 | 112 |
| ELKHORN CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1910 | 116 | 1,097 |
| SALAMONIE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 350 |
| MIDDLE FORK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 5 |
| CLIFTY CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1911 | 115 | 130 |
| FLATROCK RIVER | Indiana | Poor | 1911 | 115 | 360 |
| BIG SHAWNEE CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1911 | 115 | 100 |
| INDPLS WATER CO CANAL | Indiana | Poor | 1911 | 115 | 1,052 |
| FALL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1911 | 115 | 17,744 |
| POGUES RUN | Indiana | Fair | 1911 | 115 | 14,153 |
| PLEASANT RUN | Indiana | Fair | 1911 | 115 | 5,312 |
| S Fork Little RACCOON Cr | Indiana | Fair | 1911 | 115 | 51 |
| COTTON BRANCH CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1911 | 115 | 110 |
| BRANCH BIG PINE CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1911 | 115 | 70 |
| MILL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1911 | 115 | 152 |
| FORK MILL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1911 | 115 | 152 |
| WABASH RIVER | Indiana | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 1,153 |
| ST JOSEPH RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 3,025 |
| Middle Fork WILDCAT Cr | Indiana | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 39 |
| Br Wabash & Erie Canal | Indiana | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 150 |
| CLIFTY CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 180 |
| GOOSE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 120 |
| JACK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 110 |
| BR MIDDLE FK BLUE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 243 |
| BEAR Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 260 |
| WHITE BROOK | Indiana | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 41 |
| NETTLE CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1912 | 114 | 719 |
| E FK WHITE RIVER OVFL | Indiana | Good | 1913 | 113 | 5,467 |
| MAUMEE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 4,235 |
| FLATROCK RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 1,280 |
| WABASH RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 210 |
| BOGGS CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1913 | 113 | 16 |
| SUGAR Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 70 |
| Little RACCOON Creek | Indiana | Good | 1913 | 113 | 182 |
| BARR CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 151 |
| BUCK Creek | Indiana | Poor | 1913 | 113 | 1 |
| WARM RUN | Indiana | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 55 |
| SALAMONIE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 7,439 |
| ST JOSEPH RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 30,522 |
| TURKEY RUN | Indiana | Good | 1914 | 112 | 2 |
| N. FORK VERMILION RIVER | Indiana | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 50 |
| TURNER DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 145 |
| Little RACCOON Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 67 |
| MIDDLE FORK LEWIS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 175 |
| WATKINS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 125 |
| ST MARYS RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 4,525 |
| DUCK CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 150 |
| HAW CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 270 |
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.