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 | 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.