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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.