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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COURTLAND CANAL | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| THAWES CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| GIMLET CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| LIBERTY CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 5 |
| LITTLE BLUE RIVER | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5 |
| SUPERIOR CANAL | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 245 |
| OX BOW CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| SPRING CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| LOST CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| SAND CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| SUPERIOR CANAL | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| SUPERIOR CANAL | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| BLAKELY CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| COURTLAND CANAL | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| SPRING CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| FORSHA CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| SUPERIOR CANAL | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 245 |
| S FK LITTLE NEMAHA RIVER | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 75 |
| LITTLE NEMAHA RIVER | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 75 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| OWL CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| FLOOD CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| S FK LITTLE NEMAHA RIVER | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| HOOPER CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| WOLF CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| HOOPER CREEK TRIB | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| OWL CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| WOLF CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| OWL CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| N FK LITTLE NEMAHA RIVER | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| WILSON CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 45 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| LITTLE NEMAHA RIV SO FK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
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.