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 Fair 1935 91 40
TRIB. OF CEDAR RIVER Nebraska Poor 1935 91 20
HORSE CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 5
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 170
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 125
STREAM Nebraska Good 1935 91 25
PLUM CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 20
TRIB. OF SKEDEE CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 15
BEAVER CREEK Nebraska Good 1935 91 25
BEAVER CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 5
SKEDEE CREEK Nebraska Good 1935 91 205
BEAVER CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 205
LOUP RIVER CANAL TRIB Nebraska Fair 1935 91 100
LRPPD CANAL Nebraska Fair 1935 91 100
N BR TIMBER CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 35
STREAM Nebraska Good 1935 91 80
ASH CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 60
TRIB OF THE LOUP RIVER Nebraska Fair 1935 91 60
TRIB OF SKEDEE CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 20
PLUM CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 10
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 10
LONG BRANCH CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 30
LONG BRANCH Nebraska Poor 1935 91 40
JONES CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 30
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 15
JONES CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 15
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 10
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 5
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 10
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 10
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 5
HOUSCHINS CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 5
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 5
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 5
ROCK CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 5
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 40
LITTLE MUDDY CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 40
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 20
HAPPY HOLLOW Nebraska Poor 1935 91 5
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 100
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 40
HUGHES CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 45
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 10
DUCK CREEK Nebraska Good 1935 91 20
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 15
LONG BRANCH Nebraska Poor 1935 91 25
HONEY CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 130
DEROIN CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 10
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 10
TRIBUTARY TO MUDDY CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 60

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.