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 | 25 |
| BATTLE CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 60 |
| BATTLE CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| TAYLOR CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 75 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 45 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 65 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 55 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| DRAINAGE WAY | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 350 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 350 |
| HADAR CREEK TRIB | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 80 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| BATTLE CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 60 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 45 |
| N FK ELKHORN RIVER | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| PRAIRIE CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 80 |
| SILVER CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 405 |
| WARM SLOUGH | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| SILVER CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| PRAIRIE CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| PRAIRIE CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| PRAIRIE CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| PRAIRIE CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| SILVER CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| WARM SLOUGH | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 200 |
| FARMERS IRR. DIST | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 105 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 60 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| S BR TIMBER CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 125 |
| LOUP RIVER TRIB | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 115 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| SKEDEE CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| S BR TIMBER CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| PLUM CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| N BR TIMBER CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| ASH CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 5 |
| TIMBER CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
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.