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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLUE CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| BIG CEDAR CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5 |
| TRI-COUNTY SUPPLY CANAL | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 1,220 |
| PLUM CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 5 |
| E BR MUDDY CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| PLUM CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5 |
| DRY CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| SPRING CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 70 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 200 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| PRAIRIE CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| MORRES CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 195 |
| PRAIRIE CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| WOOD RIVER | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 295 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 295 |
| BIG BLUE RIVER W FK N BR | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| BIG BLUE RIVER W FK N BR | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 80 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 80 |
| LINCOLN CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| N BR BIG BLUE RIVER | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| PLATTE RIVER TRIB | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 370 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| W FK BIG BLUE RIVER | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| N BR BIG BLUE RIVER | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| W FK BIG BLUE RIVER | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 5 |
| LINCOLN CREEK TRIB | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| LINCOLN CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 60 |
| N BR BIG BLUE RIVER | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 45 |
| W FK BIG BLUE RIVER | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| LINCOLN CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| BIG BLUE RIVER | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| LINCOLN CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| W FK BIG BLUE RIVER | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| W FK BIG BLUE RIVER | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| LINCOLN CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 75 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 75 |
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.