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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.