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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHADRON CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| SQUAW CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 5 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| CHADRON CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| CHADRON CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| PLUM CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 95 |
| N CH PLATTE RIVER | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| COZAD CANAL | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| CNPPID CANAL | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 5 |
| NPPID CANAL | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| THIRTYMILE CANAL | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| CROOKED CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| THIRTY MILE CANAL | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 335 |
| DRAIN DITCH | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 5 |
| CNPPID CANAL | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| CNPPID CANAL | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| EAST BUFFALO CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 75 |
| GALLAGER LAKE SPILLWAY | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 75 |
| NORTH PLUM CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 45 |
| SPRING CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 95 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| ELM CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 110 |
| NPPID CANAL | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 60 |
| N CH PLATTE RIVER | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| COZAD CANAL | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| FRENCH CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5 |
| COZAD CANAL | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 45 |
| GOTHENBURG CANAL | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| CNPPID CANAL | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| SPRING CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| FARMERS/MERCHANTS CANAL | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| SPRING CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| CNPPID CANAL | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 170 |
| FARMERS/MERCHANTS CANAL | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| SPRING CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 75 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 690 |
| CNPPID CANAL | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 5 |
| NPPID CANAL | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 60 |
| WOOD RIVER | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| COZAD CANAL | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| NPPID CANAL | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 80 |
| COZAD CANAL | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 540 |
| FRENCH CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 80 |
| COZAD CANAL | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| NPPID CANAL | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
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.