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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SILVER CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 110 |
| MEMPHIS LAKE | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 65 |
| MOSQUITO CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 90 |
| SILVER CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| HOBSON CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 80 |
| SKULL CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| TRIB N FORK WAHOO CRK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| NORTH FORK WAHOO CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| OTOE CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 45 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| SILVER CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 37 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 37 |
| DUCK CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 45 |
| SPRING CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| SPRING CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 160 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 80 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 80 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| JOHNSON CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| ROCK CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| OTOE CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 105 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| DRY SPOTTED TAIL CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| MITCHELL-GERING CANAL | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 60 |
| HORSE CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 60 |
| OWL CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| FORT LARAMIE CANAL | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| MITCHELL-GERING CANAL | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| FORT LARAMIE CANAL | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 45 |
| FORT LARAMIE CANAL | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 5 |
| FORT LARAMIE CANAL | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| FORT LARAMIE CANAL | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| FORT LARAMIE CANAL | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| CEDAR CANYON DRAIN | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 60 |
| SCHENBECK DRAIN | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 250 |
| CASTLE ROCK CANAL | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| LOW LINE CANAL | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| DRY CREEK DRAIN | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 190 |
| ENTERPRISE CANAL | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| ENTERPRISE CANAL | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 125 |
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.