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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWARTZ CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| SWARTZ CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| CAMBRIDGE-OXFORD-ORLEANS | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| CAMBRIDGE-OXFORD-ORLEANS | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 95 |
| CLATONIA CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 145 |
| CUB CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 250 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 70 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| BOTTLE CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| CUB CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| CLATONIA CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| CLATONIA CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| CLATONIA CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| SOAP CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 225 |
| TOWN CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| BILLS CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| BOTTLE CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 70 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 130 |
| BOTTLE CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 130 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 130 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| ARKEKETA CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| WOLF CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| ARKEKETA CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 75 |
| TRIBUTARY TO SICILY CREE | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| TRIBUTARY TO SICILY CREE | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| BILLS CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| BILLS CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| ELM CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 215 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| ASH CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 55 |
| SICILY CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
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.