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 Poor 1935 91 5
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 25
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 25
N BR PEBBLE CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 30
S BR PEBBLE CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 55
CUMING CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 50
S BR PEBBLE CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 40
PEBBLE CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 60
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 85
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 15
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 30
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 55
PLUM CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 85
PLUM CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 30
PLUM CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 40
CUMING CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 15
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 60
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 30
CUMING CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 40
CUMING CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 20
LITTLE LOGAN CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 35
N BR PEBBLE CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 25
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 70
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 15
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 40
PLUM CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 35
SOUTH LOUP RIVER Nebraska Poor 1935 91 5
MUD CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 10
SOUTH LOUP RIVER Nebraska Fair 1935 91 10
CLEAR CREEK Nebraska Good 1935 91 30
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 10
ASH CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 10
MUD CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 10
CLEAR CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 25
CLEAR CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 20
MILBURN-SARGENT CANAL Nebraska Poor 1935 91 10
MILBURN-SARGENT CANAL Nebraska Poor 1935 91 5
FIDDLERS CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 40
FIDDLERS CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 3
PIGEON CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 10
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 640
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 15
ELK CREEK TRIB Nebraska Fair 1935 91 50
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 30
WHITE RIVER Nebraska Poor 1935 91 40
CHADRON CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 5
WHITE RIVER Nebraska Fair 1935 91 50
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 30
BORDEAUX CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 30
BIG BORDEAUX CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 25

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.