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
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.