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 | 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.