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
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.