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
SPRING BRANCH Nebraska Poor 1935 91 10
STREAM Nebraska Good 1935 91 5
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 20
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 30
BIG SANDY CREEK TRIB Nebraska Good 1935 91 40
DRY SANDY CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 25
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 25
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 30
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 20
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 50
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 10
DRY SANDY CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 35
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 25
BIG SANDY CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 65
BIG SANDY CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 10
BIG SANDY CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 100
S FK BIG SANDY CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 55
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 30
DRY CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 10
BIG SANDY CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 10
BALLS BRANCH Nebraska Fair 1935 91 20
BIG SANDY CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 15
S FK BIG SANDY CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 30
BIG SANDY CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 15
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 45
DRY SANDY CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 60
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 35
LITTLE SANDY CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 25
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 25
ROSE CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 40
BIG SANDY CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 35
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 25
SPRING BRANCH Nebraska Fair 1935 91 15
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 55
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 55
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 35
RATTLESNAKE CREEK Nebraska Good 1935 91 20
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 20
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 25
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 45
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 25
COW CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 10
NORTH OMAHA CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 50
STREAM Nebraska Good 1935 91 40
SOUTH BLACKBIRD CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 25
MIDDLE CREEK Nebraska Good 1935 91 80
LOGAN CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 20
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 10
SOUTH OMAHA CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 30
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 30

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.