Historic Bridges in Nebraska
3,270 bridges built before 1951 in Nebraska still in service today.
Bridges Built Before 1951
The United States has 3,270 bridges in Nebraska 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1934 | 92 | 1,875 |
| SADDLE CREEK RD | Nebraska | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 26,220 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1934 | 92 | 4,030 |
| BINGHAM CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,095 |
| BRESLAU CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 2,570 |
| PERRIN CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,830 |
| NORTH PLUM CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 795 |
| WOOD RIVER TRIB | Nebraska | Good | 1934 | 92 | 1,990 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1934 | 92 | 7,600 |
| CAMERON DITCH TRIBUTARY | Nebraska | Good | 1934 | 92 | 4,110 |
| TEKAMAH CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 6,445 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1934 | 92 | 1,035 |
| BEAN CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1934 | 92 | 765 |
| BELMAR CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 5,185 |
| SOUTH PLATTE RIVER | Nebraska | Good | 1934 | 92 | 1,235 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| W FK BIG BLUE RIVER | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| LITTLE BLUE RIVER | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| SAND CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| W FK BIG BLUE RIVER | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,925 |
| PAWNEE CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,940 |
| LITTLE BLUE RIVER | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| W BR THIRTY-TWO MILE CR | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| W BR THIRTY-TWO MILE CR | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| W BR THIRTY-TWO MILE CR | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| PAWNEE CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| SCOTT CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 8 |
| SCOTT CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 55 |
| SCOTT CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| THIRTY-TWO MILE CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| PAWNEE CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 2 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| ASH CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| TRIB TO LITTLE BLUE RIVE | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| CROOKED CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| THIRTY TWO MILE CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5 |
| PAWNEE CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 200 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| FLAT CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 70 |
| CROOKED CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| FLAT CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 60 |
| ASH CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
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.