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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N FK ELKHORN RIVER | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 80 |
| N FK ELKHORN RIVER | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 80 |
| N FK ELKHORN RIVER | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| YANKTON SLOUGH | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| N FK ELKHORN RIVER | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| DRY CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| N FK ELKHORN RIVER | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| E BR N FK ELKHORN RIVER | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| YANKTON SLOUGH | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| N FK ELKHORN RIVER | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| YANKTON SLOUGH | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| HADAR CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 75 |
| ELKHORN RIVER N FK TRIB | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 165 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| TRIB LOOKING GLASS CRK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| LOUP RIVER CANAL | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 235 |
| LOUP RIVER CANAL TRIB | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| LOST CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| COLUMBUS GENOA CANAL | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,920 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| COLUMBUS GENOA CANAL | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 3,025 |
| PRAIRIE CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| SHELL CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 90 |
| LOUP RIVER CANAL | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| LOUP RIVER CANAL | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| LOUP RIVER CANAL | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| COLUMBUS GENOA CANAL | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 360 |
| COLUMBUS GENOA CANAL | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| SHORT CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 365 |
| COLUMBUS GENOA CANAL | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| COLUMBUS GENOA CANAL | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 95 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 125 |
| COLUMBUS GENOA CANAL | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| COLUMBUS GENOA CANAL | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| COLUMBUS GENOA CANAL | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 60 |
| SHELL CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
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.