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 Poor 1935 91 225
OAK CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 165
DRY CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 50
OAK CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 40
DAVIS CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 40
TURKEY CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 20
SPRING CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 5
ROSE CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 40
LITTLE SANDY CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 15
BUCKLEY CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 15
LITTLE SANDY CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 10
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 20
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 30
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 165
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 50
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 50
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 50
LITTLE SANDY CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 15
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 10
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 70
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 100
ROSE CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 50
DRY CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 25
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 40
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 25
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 30
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 40
INDIAN CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 25
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 30
BUCKLEY CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 45
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 30
CUB CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 40
STREAM Nebraska Good 1935 91 30
ROCK CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 20
BUCKLEY CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 40
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 45
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 45
CUB CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 40
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 60
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 15
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 15
INDIAN CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 40
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 50
INDIAN CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 70
WILEY CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 25
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 30
BIG SANDY CREEK TRIB Nebraska Fair 1935 91 50
ROSE CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 25
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 30
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 35

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.