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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.