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
MITCHELL-GERING CANAL Nebraska Fair 1935 91 35
DRY SPOTTED TAIL CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 30
OWL CREEK Nebraska Good 1935 91 20
FORT LARAMIE CANAL Nebraska Fair 1935 91 10
MITCHELL-GERING CANAL Nebraska Fair 1935 91 30
GERING CITY DRAIN Nebraska Good 1935 91 25
MITCHELL-GERING CANAL Nebraska Good 1935 91 25
FORT LARAMIE CANAL Nebraska Fair 1935 91 75
FORT LARAMIE CANAL Nebraska Fair 1935 91 15
TRI-STATE CANAL Nebraska Good 1935 91 50
HIGH LINE CANAL Nebraska Fair 1935 91 30
LOW LINE CANAL Nebraska Poor 1935 91 15
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 10
LOW LINE CANAL Nebraska Fair 1935 91 10
NINEMILE CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 50
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 40
NINEMILE CREEK Nebraska Good 1935 91 100
TRI-STATE CANAL Nebraska Fair 1935 91 100
BIG BLUE RIVER Nebraska Poor 1935 91 25
W FK BIG BLUE RIVER Nebraska Poor 1935 91 10
BIG BLUE RIVER Nebraska Poor 1935 91 35
W FK BIG BLUE RIVER Nebraska Poor 1935 91 50
PLUM CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 80
CROOKED CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 45
LINCOLN CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 100
MIDDLE OAK CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 10
LINCOLN CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 35
CROOKED CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 30
LINCOLN CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 20
MIDDLE CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 35
LINCOLN CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 20
MIDDLE CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 35
WHITE CLAY CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 15
BEAVER CREEK Nebraska Good 1935 91 5
MIRAGE FLATS CANAL Nebraska Fair 1935 91 5
MUD CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 50
MUD CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 10
STREAM Nebraska Good 1935 91 30
MOON CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 35
WIGGLE CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 15
DRY CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 25
STREAM Nebraska Good 1935 91 150
OAK CREEK Nebraska Good 1935 91 25
HAT CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 15
HAT CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 20
STREAM Nebraska Good 1935 91 150
HUMBUG CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 35
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 20
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 20
STREAM Nebraska Good 1935 91 20

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.