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
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.