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
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.