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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOOSE CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| BIG SLOUGH | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| OWL CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 5 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 5 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| OWL CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| SANDY CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 5 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 70 |
| LITTLE NEMAHA RIVER N FK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| ROCK CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| S BR CAMP CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 60 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| FLOOD CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5 |
| HOOPER CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5 |
| BROWNELL CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 80 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 80 |
| N FK LITTLE NEMAHA RIVER | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| BROWNELL CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 5 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| N FK LITTLE NEMAHA RIVER | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| WILSON CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 300 |
| CAR CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 230 |
| SPRING CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| SANDY CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| N BR CAMP CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| MISSION CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| ARKEKETA CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| PLUM CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| WOLF CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| ADAMSON CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| MISSION CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 45 |
| WOLF CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| MISSION CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| ADAMSON CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| PLUM CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| ADAMSON CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 45 |
| WOLF CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 45 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 65 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| JOHNSON CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
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.