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 | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| PLUM CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 90 |
| PLUM CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| ONEILL VALLEY | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 90 |
| SHELL CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| PLUM CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| BOGUS CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| DRY CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 286 |
| SNAKE CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| PONCA CREEK TRIB | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 165 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5 |
| STREAM B. KEIM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| BONE CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| WILLOW CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| LONG PINE CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 125 |
| LONG PINE CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| SAND DRAW | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| S CH PLATTE RIVER | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5 |
| KEARNEY CANAL | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 55 |
| ELM CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5 |
| N CH PLATTE RIVER | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 55 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| BELL CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 80 |
| BELL CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| BIG BLUE RIVER | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 60 |
| BONE CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 45 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 5 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 80 |
| PLUM CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| KEZAN CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| KEZAN CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| KEZAN CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| MIDDLE OAK CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| N BR BIG BLUE RIVER | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5 |
| PLUM CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 70 |
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.