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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLEASANT RUN CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 135 |
| PLEASANT RUN CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| PLEASANT RUN CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 65 |
| E FK MAPLE CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| M FK MAPLE CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| MERIDIAN CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| TRACY CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| PAYNE CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| PAYNE CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| HUMBUG CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| HUMBUG CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| BUTTERFLY CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 90 |
| S BR HUMBUG CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 5 |
| BUTTERFLY CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 75 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 5 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| SPRING CREEK TRIB. | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| SPRING CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 75 |
| S FK BIG SANDY CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 205 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| S FK BIG SANDY CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 65 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| SPRING CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 60 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| LITTLE BLUE RIVER | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| SPRING CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 155 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 235 |
| SPRING CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 60 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 135 |
| DRY CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| DRY CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| S FK BIG SANDY CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| SPRING CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| ROSE CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| ROSE CREEK TRIB | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
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.