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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLUMBUS GENOA CANAL | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 150 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| SHELL CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| COLUMBUS GENOA CANAL | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| COLUMBUS GENOA CANAL | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 200 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| TRACY CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| COLUMBUS GENOA CANAL | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 700 |
| N BR BIG BLUE RIVER | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| N BR BIG BLUE RIVER | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| N BR BIG BLUE RIVER | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| CLEAR CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 110 |
| CLEAR CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| DAVIS CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| DAVIS CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| N BR BIG BLUE RIVER | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| N BR BIG BLUE RIVER | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| CLEAR CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 65 |
| CLEAR CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| ASH CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| COON CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| WILDCAT CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| PORTER BRANCH | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 45 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| EASLY CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| SPRING CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 90 |
| RATTLESNAKE CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| HOLY CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| EAST DITCH | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2 |
| DRY BRANCH | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 45 |
| N FK BIG NEMAHA RIVER TR | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| HONEY CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| ROCK CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| ROCK CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| SOUTH FORK BIG NEMAHA TR | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| CONTRARY CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| CONTRARY CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| FOURMILE CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| EASLY CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| SPRING CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
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.