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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.