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 Fair 1935 91 25
BEAVER CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 25
ANTELOPE CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 165
BOW CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 15
BEAVER CREEK TRIB Nebraska Good 1935 91 25
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 30
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 45
BAKER CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 35
LOGAN CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 30
BOW CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 45
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 40
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 20
BAKER CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 30
PEARL CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 25
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 20
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 45
STREAM Nebraska Good 1935 91 30
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 30
LOGAN CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 80
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 20
LOGAN CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 35
BAKER CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 20
BEAVER CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 15
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 150
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 90
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 80
NORTH LOGAN CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 25
EAST BOW CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 20
PERRIN CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 80
STREAM Nebraska Good 1935 91 20
BEAVER CREEK TRIB Nebraska Good 1935 91 65
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 100
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 30
BOW CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 50
SECOND BOW CR TRIB Nebraska Fair 1935 91 40
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 25
NORTH LOGAN CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 20
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 20
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 65
AMES CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 10
FRENCHMAN CREEK Nebraska Good 1935 91 13
NIOBRARA RIVER Nebraska Good 1935 91 40
DRY CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 10
DRY CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 5
NIOBRARA RIVER Nebraska Fair 1935 91 45
SNAKE RIVER Nebraska Poor 1935 91 20
LODGEPOLE CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 35
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 30
DRY WASH Nebraska Poor 1935 91 30
PAWNEE CREEK Nebraska Good 1935 91 120

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.