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
CUB CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 10
SNAKE CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 20
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 50
JAKES CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 30
SOAP CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 20
BEAR CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 15
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 50
PIERCE CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 135
CEDAR CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 55
INDIAN CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 350
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 25
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 20
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 50
MUD CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 60
MUD CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 75
BLOODY RUN Nebraska Fair 1935 91 70
MUD CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 95
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 100
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 50
WOLF CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 10
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 55
SQUAW CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 15
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 60
ASH CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 60
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 20
SNAKE CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 10
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 30
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 400
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 20
CEDAR CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 525
BEAR CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 40
CEDAR CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 80
WILDCAT CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 25
ADAMSON CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 20
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 50
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 95
BIG BLUE RIVER TRIB Nebraska Fair 1935 91 110
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 110
PIERCE CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 40
PIERCE CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 30
CEDAR CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 25
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 10
SHAW CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 35
TOWN CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 150
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 150
M BR BIG NEMAHA RIVER Nebraska Fair 1935 91 70
PLUM CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 15
PLUM CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 15
CLATONIA CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 430
INDIAN CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 5

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.