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
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 20
COTTONWOOD CREEK Nebraska Good 1935 91 65
GRAVEL CREEK Nebraska Good 1935 91 50
NEW YORK CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 15
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 35
MOORES CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 50
BIG PAPILLION CREEK Nebraska Good 1935 91 10
NEW YORK CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 5
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 15
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 40
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 40
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 35
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 40
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 25
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 30
DOG CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 10
DEER CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 35
DEER CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 35
SOUTH LOGAN CREEK TRIB Nebraska Good 1935 91 15
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 50
DEER CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 30
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 10
DOG CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 20
DEER CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 90
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 20
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 20
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 50
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 45
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 25
DEER CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 35
HUMBUG CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 40
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 25
DOG CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 25
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 25
HUMBUG CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 10
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 15
DOG CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 30
DEER CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 20
SOUTH LOGAN CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 150
COON CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 50
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 35
SOUTH BRANCH DEER CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 30
DEER CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 25
DOG CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 25
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 35
SOUTH LOGAN CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 185
PLUM CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 40
SOUTH LOGAN CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 30
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 20
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 10

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.