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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HONEY CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| EASLY CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| RATTLESNAKE CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| HONEY CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| ROCK CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| BIG NEMAHA RIVER TRIBUTA | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 95 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| TRIBUTARY TO CROOKED BRA | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| HOOSIER CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| N FK BIG NEMAHA RIVER TR | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 90 |
| DRY BRANCH | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| SARDINE BRANCH | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| BIG NEMAHA RIVER TRIBUTA | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| WHISKEY RUN | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| SPRING CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| DEROIN CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| MACKELROY CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| EASLY CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 1 |
| N FK BIG NEMAHA RIVER TR | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| NORTH FORK BIG NEMAHA TR | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| TRIBUTARY TO DEER CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| TRIP OF CONTRARY CR | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| WINNEBAGO CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| GOOLSBY CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5 |
| MACKELROY CREEK | 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.