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.

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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.