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
DEROIN CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 35
JIVERS CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 50
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 5
JIVERS CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 10
MUDDY CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 20
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 25
MUDDY CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 5
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 5
JONES CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 20
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 20
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 20
HOUSCHINS CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 1
SCOTCH BRANCH Nebraska Poor 1935 91 25
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 5
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 45
CODINGTON CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 25
JIVERS CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 5
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 15
LITTLE MUDDY CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 25
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 10
LITTLE NEMAHA RIVER TRIB Nebraska Fair 1935 91 20
STREAM Nebraska Good 1935 91 5
JARVIS CREEK TRIBUTARY Nebraska Poor 1935 91 5
DEROIN CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 10
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 15
WHISKEY RUN Nebraska Poor 1935 91 40
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 25
SCOTCH BRANCH Nebraska Poor 1935 91 20
HUGHES CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 5
INDIAN CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 5
LITTLE NEMAHA RIVER TRIB Nebraska Good 1935 91 5
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 5
TRIBUTARY TO DUCK CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 65
ORD CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 35
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 5
COURTLAND CANAL Nebraska Fair 1935 91 25
COURTLAND CANAL Nebraska Fair 1935 91 25
LIBERTY CREEK TRIB Nebraska Fair 1935 91 30
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 20
COURTLAND CANAL Nebraska Fair 1935 91 10
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 40
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 50
OX BOW CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 10
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 30
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 30
SPRING CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 10
SPRING CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 5
SPRING CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 20
COTTONWOOD CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 30
COURTLAND CANAL Nebraska Fair 1935 91 25

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.