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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TURKEY CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 65 |
| W FK BIG BLUE RIVER | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| JOHNSON CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 60 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| DEER CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 60 |
| MUDDY CREEK TRIB | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 2 |
| ELDER CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| MITCHELL CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| MEDICINE CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| PLUM CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| CURTIS CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| MEDICINE CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| DEER CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| PLUM CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| PLUM CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 5 |
| PLUM CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| PLUM CREEK TRIB | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 200 |
| WEST MUDDY CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| MUDDY CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| EAST MUDDY CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| SMITH CANYON | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| DEER CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| CAMBRIDGE-OXFORD-ORLEANS | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| DRY CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| HONEY CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 95 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| DRY CREEK TRIB | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| CRUM CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 155 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| DRY CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| TURKEY CREEK TRIB | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| CAMBRIDGE-OXFORD-ORLEANS | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| CAMBRIDGE-OXFORD-ORLEANS | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| DRY CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
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.