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 | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| LONG BRANCH | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| HOOKER CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| BEATTY CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| S FK LITTLE NEMAHA RIVER | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| LOST BRANCH | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| CORSON BRANCH | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| DEER CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| SPRING CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| SPRING CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| MUDDY CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| YANKEE CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| BREWERS BRANCH | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| LONG BRANCH | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 70 |
| SAMPSON BRANCH | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| SPRING CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| COON CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 75 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| S FK LITTLE NEMAHA RIVER | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| N FK BIG NEMAHA RIVER | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| MANNS BRANCH | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| SPRING CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 80 |
| DRY CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 120 |
| SOUTH PLATTE RIVER CANAL | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 85 |
| SOUTH PLATTE RIVER CANAL | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 5 |
| SOUTH PLATTE RIVER CANAL | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| WENTWORTH CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| BURTON CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| SIDNEY DRAW | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 85 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 85 |
| LODGEPOLE CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| VERDIGRE CREEK MID BR | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| M BR VERDIGRIS CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| VERDIGRIS CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| NIOBRARA RIVER TRIBUTARY | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| VERIDGRE CREEK TRIB | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 70 |
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.