When an Indiana historic bridge is planned for bypassing or replacement, the bridge is offered to any group or individual that may want to take ownership of the bridge and manage or relocate it to another site. INDOT and the Federal Highway Administration are currently working to market these historic structures for preservation in-place and for relocation (storage or to a new site).
Available bridges are classified in the following categories:
Status Pending – The future of these bridges is unknown. Interested parties should coordinate with the contact names on the individual pages for more information. The Section 106 process is on-going. Interested parties/may/be able to use them at a new location depending on the outcome of the Section 106 consultation.
Available – These bridges are scheduled for replacement or have already been replaced with a new structure. They are currently either bypassed or dismantled and in storage. These bridges have a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that allows for their relocation and reuse by interested parties. Interested parties should coordinate with the contact names on the individual pages to determine if the bridge is already in storage and ready to transfer or if its dismantling is yet to occur.
Preserved – These bridges have been rehabilitated or commitments have been made for these bridges to either be rehabilitated in-place or relocated for reuse by another party. These bridges remain on the website to serve as project examples. Individuals and agencies involved with these projects could provide helpful information for others who are contemplating a project relocating a historic bridge.
Related Links
- Indiana Historic Bridges Inventory
- Indiana Historic Bridges Inventory Summary & Results
- Bridge Relocation Proposal Guideline
Contact Information
INDOT Cultural Resources Office
INDOTHistoricBridges@indot.IN.gov
855-INDOT4U (463-6848)
Bridges Within Program
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S.R. 152 Over Gibson RR Yard | U.S. 150 Over UNT to Lick Creek | S.R. 316 over Wabash River |
| Available | Preserved | Available |
Randolph 117 | Randolph 154 | Perry 14 |
| Preserved | Preserved | Available |
Jackson 203 | Allen 277 | Bartholomew 26 |
| Preserved | Status Pending | Preserved |
Lawrence Co. Bridge 172 | Decatur 18 | Decatur 115 |
| Status Pending | Available | Preserved |
Decatur 140 | Lake 2 | Lake 36 |
| Preserved | Available | Status Pending |
Lawrence Co. Bridge 150 | Fountain 63 | Daviess 183 |
| Status Pending | Preserved | Preserved |
Decatur 19 | Jackson 197 | Shelby 13 |
| Available | Status Pending | Preserved |
Owen 14 | Noble Co. Bridge 134 | Warrick 264 |
| Preserved | Status Pending | Preserved |
Warrick 271 | Washington 113 | Vigo 77 |
| Preserved | Preserved | Status Pending |
S.R. 154 / Turman Creek | Putnam 146 | Wells 59 |
| Available | Preserved | Available |
Madison County 97 | S.R. 67 / Lambs Creek | Freedom Bridge |
| Preserved | Available | Preserved |
Crawford 43 | Noble 136 | Decatur 131 |
| Available | Available | Pending |
Wayne Co. 511 | ||
| Pending |
