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
FLAT CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 50
S BR VERDIGRE CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 255
BELMAR CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 150
SAINT CLAIR CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 5
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 140
BAZILE CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 25
HAY CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 50
BLACKSNAKE CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 20
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 80
CEDAR CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 20
S BR VERDIGRIS CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 20
E BR VERDICRIS CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 50
S BR VERDICRIS CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 15
WILLOW CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 95
BIG SPRINGS CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 15
SAINT CLAIR CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 90
GILES CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 50
CEDAR CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 25
STREAM Nebraska Good 1935 91 120
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 120
CEDAR RIVER Nebraska Fair 1935 91 45
STREAM Nebraska Good 1935 91 195
STREAM Nebraska Good 1935 91 45
STREAM Nebraska Good 1935 91 70
STREAM Nebraska Good 1935 91 35
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 15
PLUM CREEK TRIB Nebraska Fair 1935 91 35
ONEILL VALLEY Nebraska Fair 1935 91 60
STREAM Nebraska Good 1935 91 30
BOGUS CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 35
STREAM Nebraska Good 1935 91 120
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 160
BEAVER CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 2
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 20
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 50
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 30
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 30
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 10
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 10
BEAVER CREEK TRIB Nebraska Poor 1935 91 25
CEDAR RIVER Nebraska Poor 1935 91 40
ONEILL VALLEY Nebraska Fair 1935 91 80
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 10
STREAM Nebraska Good 1935 91 40
STREAM Nebraska Good 1935 91 40
NORTH SHELL CREEK Nebraska Good 1935 91 25
NORTH SHELL CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 15
STREAM Nebraska Good 1935 91 20
VORHEES CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 60
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 60

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.