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
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.