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
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 65
BNSF RR 074-653-F Nebraska Poor 1935 91 10
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 115
MILLER BRANCH Nebraska Fair 1935 91 80
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 45
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 50
TRIB N FORK WAHOO CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 20
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 60
WAHOO CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 50
DUCK CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 50
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 80
TRIB TO N FORK WAHOO CRK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 30
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 50
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 50
SKULL CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 50
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 55
TRIB N FORK WAHOO CRK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 50
DRY CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 480
WAHOO CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 15
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 50
DUNLAP CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 50
WAHOO CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 40
STREAM Nebraska Good 1935 91 220
WAHOO CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 75
SILVER CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 10
OTOE CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 50
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 60
SKULL CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 20
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 20
SAND CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 20
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 860
WAHOO CREEK TRIB Nebraska Fair 1935 91 50
SILVER CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 45
TRIB. N. FORK WAHOO CRK. Nebraska Fair 1935 91 35
DUCK CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 50
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 50
SAND CREEK Nebraska Good 1935 91 50
SILVER CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 60
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 250
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 175
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 205
BNSF RR 074-654-M Nebraska Poor 1935 91 25
DUCK CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 40
NORTH FORK WAHOO CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 20
DUCK CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 50
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 40
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 45
WAHOO CREEK TRIB Nebraska Fair 1935 91 70
WAHOO CREEK TRIB Nebraska Poor 1935 91 75
WAHOO CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 110

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.