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
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 35
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 35
LINCOLN CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 35
LINCOLN CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 50
LINCOLN CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 40
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 50
LINCOLN CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 50
N BR BIG BLUE RIVER Nebraska Fair 1935 91 40
BIG BLUE RIVER Nebraska Poor 1935 91 40
LINCOLN CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 50
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 60
ELM CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 20
FLAG CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 10
PRAIRIE DOG CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 10
ELM CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 15
BNSF RR 076-579-K Nebraska Poor 1935 91 163
FLAG CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 5
ROPE CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 15
DRY CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 100
EUREKA CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 100
TURKEY CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 5
TURKEY CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 40
TURKEY CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 5
TURKEY CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 10
TURKEY CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 100
STINKING WATER CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 40
FRENCHMAN CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 40
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 10
STREAM Nebraska Good 1935 91 75
BLACKWOOD CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 10
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 20
DRIFTWOOD CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 20
DRIFTWOOD CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 20
DRIFTWOOD CREEK TRIB Nebraska Poor 1935 91 15
ELM CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 15
IRRIGATION LATERAL Nebraska Fair 1935 91 95
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 35
STREAM Nebraska Good 1935 91 5
CLEARWATER CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 60
ELKHORN RIVER Nebraska Good 1935 91 45
DRY CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 5
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 15
DRY CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 125
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 15
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 10
BLACKBIRD CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 20
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 5
STEELE CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 10
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 165
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.