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
TURKEY CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 25
JOHNSON CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 20
PLUM CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 10
TIPPS CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 15
TIPPS CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 15
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 5
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 10
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 20
W BR TURKEY CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 30
ELK CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 20
ARKEKETA CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 10
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 20
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 10
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 35
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 25
POLE CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 30
NEGRO BRANCH Nebraska Fair 1935 91 25
NEGRO BRANCH Nebraska Poor 1935 91 10
DRY BRANCH Nebraska Poor 1935 91 30
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 25
ELK CREEK Nebraska Good 1935 91 65
PLUM CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 10
CLEAR CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 30
BALLS BRANCH Nebraska Poor 1935 91 20
TURKEY CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 15
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 25
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 20
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 80
TRIBUTARY TO TAYLOR BRAN Nebraska Poor 1935 91 15
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 40
ROCK CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 30
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 10
LORES BRANCH Nebraska Fair 1935 91 25
TIPPS CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 25
DRY BRANCH Nebraska Fair 1935 91 25
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 10
TRIBUTARY TO TURKEY CREE Nebraska Fair 1935 91 40
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 15
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 50
COOPERS BRANCH Nebraska Good 1935 91 25
BNSF RR 083-932-A Nebraska Poor 1935 91 35
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 10
LORES BRANCH Nebraska Fair 1935 91 10
PLUM CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 5
KIRKMANS CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 15
TURKEY CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 10
CLEAR CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 10
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 15
ROCK CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 10
STREAM 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.