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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUFFALO CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| SPRING CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| DRY CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| ELM CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| WESTERN CANAL | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| LIME CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5 |
| SOUTH LOGAN CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 135 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 190 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 125 |
| SOUTH CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 145 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| LOGAN CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| JORDAN CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| SOUTH CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| SOUTH CREEK TRIB | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| ELK CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| SOUTH CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| SOUTH CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 195 |
| SOUTH CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| MIDDLE PEBBLE CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| SILVER CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 55 |
| SOUTH PEBBLE CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5 |
| CRYSTAL CREEK TRIB | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 55 |
| MUDDY CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 150 |
| W FK BIG BLUE RIVER | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| SCHOOL CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 45 |
| DRY SANDY CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| DRY SANDY CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| S FK TURKEY CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| S FK TURKEY CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 5 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 75 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
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.