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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAZILE CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| LITTLE BAZILE CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 5 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 475 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5 |
| N BR VERDIGRIS CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| E BR VERDIGRIS CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| LITTLE BAZILE CR TRIB | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 55 |
| BINGHAM CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| BAZILE CREEK TRIBUTARY | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| BAZILE CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| WEST BOW CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| N. F. ELKHORN RIVER TRIB | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 185 |
| SALT CREEK (T 177) | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 186 |
| CAMP CREEK (H 120) | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 72 |
| LITTLE SALT CR (C 220) | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| OAK CREEK (F 224) | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 91 |
| S BR MIDDLE CR (M 178) | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 78 |
| BIRDWOOD CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| HAY CANYON | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| WEST DEER CREEK CANYON | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| TRI-COUNTY CANAL MP 26.0 | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| TRI-COUNTY CANAL | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| SUTHERLAND CANAL | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| SUTHERLAND CANAL | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| FREMONT SLOUGH | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 735 |
| TRI-COUNTY CANAL MP 5.9 | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| TRI-COUNTY CANAL MP 6.6 | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 45 |
| TRI-COUNTY CANAL MP 12.5 | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 75 |
| SUTHERLAND CANAL | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| TRI-COUNTY CANAL MP 7.2 | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| JEFFREY RETURN MP26.9-.8 | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| THIRTY MILE CANAL | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 125 |
| THIRTY MILE CANAL | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 125 |
| TRI-COUNTY CANAL MP 17.6 | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| TRI-COUNTY CANAL MP 30.6 | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| THIRTYMILE CANAL | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| TRI-COUNTY CANAL MP 9.0 | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| FOX CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| THIRTY MILE CANAL | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 125 |
| DRY CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 75 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 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.