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
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.