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