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
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.