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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S FK SWAN CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| N FK SWAN CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| DRY BRANCH | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| DRY BRANCH TRIB | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| SPRING CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| SPRING CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| N FK SWAN CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| SQUAW CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| SPRING CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| PLUMMERS BRANCH | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| WESTERN SARPY DRAIN DITC | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 75 |
| WESTERN SARPY DRAIN DITC | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 225 |
| WSARPY DRAIN DITCH | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 150 |
| WESTERN SARPY DITCH TRIB | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| SPRINGFIELD CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 85 |
| WESTERN SARPY DITCH TRIB | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 85 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 120 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 165 |
| SOUTH PAPILLION CR TRIB | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 70 |
| WEHRSPANN CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 55 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 130 |
| WESTERN SARPY DRAIN DITC | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 400 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 140 |
| SPRINGFIELD CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 270 |
| SPRINGFIELD CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 225 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| BIG PAPILLION CREEK TRIB | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 245 |
| NORTH OAK CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 75 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 55 |
| SPRING CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| OTOE CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| DUCK CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| WAHOO CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 70 |
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.