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 1910 116 80
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1910 116 25
YANKTON SLOUGH Nebraska Good 1910 116 25
N FK ELKHORN RIVER Nebraska Fair 1910 116 30
BUFFALO CREEK Nebraska Poor 1910 116 90
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1910 116 145
DUCK CREEK Nebraska Poor 1910 116 20
WAHOO CREEK Nebraska Poor 1910 116 10
COTTONWOOD CREEK Nebraska Poor 1910 116 20
SAND CREEK Nebraska Fair 1910 116 50
SILVER CREEK Nebraska Good 1910 116 105
BIG SANDY CREEK Nebraska Fair 1910 116 30
LOGAN CREEK Nebraska Poor 1910 116 20
SOUTH OMAHA CREEK Nebraska Poor 1910 116 25
PLUM CREEK Nebraska Poor 1910 116 30
COON CREEK Nebraska Poor 1910 116 10
ELKHORN RIVER Nebraska Fair 1910 116 250
CEDAR CREEK TRIB Nebraska Poor 1911 115 10
CEDAR CREEK Nebraska Fair 1911 115 25
MUD CREEK Nebraska Poor 1911 115 25
DAILY BRANCH Nebraska Poor 1911 115 10
HOOKER CREEK Nebraska Poor 1911 115 10
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1911 115 5
LITTLE BLUE RIVER Nebraska Poor 1911 115 40
N FK LITTLE NEMAHA RIVER Nebraska Poor 1911 115 15
WILSON CREEK Nebraska Poor 1911 115 25
WILLOW CREEK Nebraska Fair 1911 115 20
WILLOW CREEK Nebraska Poor 1911 115 55
CEDAR RIVER Nebraska Fair 1912 114 115
PLUM CREEK Nebraska Poor 1912 114 50
PRAIRIE CREEK Nebraska Poor 1912 114 40
WOOD RIVER Nebraska Fair 1912 114 50
NIOBRARA RIVER Nebraska Poor 1912 114 35
MUD CREEK Nebraska Poor 1912 114 50
ELKHORN RIVER Nebraska Poor 1912 114 250
PRAIRIE DOG CREEK Nebraska Fair 1913 113 10
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1913 113 45
NIOBRARA RIVER Nebraska Poor 1913 113 10
SCHOOL CREEK Nebraska Poor 1914 112 20
LITTLE BAZILE CREEK Nebraska Fair 1914 112 5
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1914 112 30
W FK BIG BLUE RIVER Nebraska Fair 1914 112 35
BEAVER CREEK Nebraska Poor 1914 112 30
REPUBLICAN RIVER Nebraska Fair 1914 112 835
NORTH SHELL CREEK Nebraska Poor 1915 111 30
W FK BIG BLUE RIVER Nebraska Fair 1915 111 25
EAST MUDDY CREEK Nebraska Poor 1915 111 20
EAST MUDDY CREEK Nebraska Poor 1915 111 30
ELDER CREEK Nebraska Fair 1915 111 10
SICILY CREEK Nebraska Fair 1915 111 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.