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
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.