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 Fair 1935 91 10
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 40
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 25
DEER CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 15
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 10
PLUM CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 10
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 15
KANE CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 10
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 10
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 10
COON CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 20
DOG CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 15
DOG CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 10
SOUTH LOGAN CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 25
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 20
SOUTH LOGAN CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 20
STREAM Nebraska Good 1935 91 10
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 10
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 10
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 10
DEER CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 40
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 15
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 40
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 10
DOG CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 20
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 20
HUMBUG CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 15
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 100
PLUM CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 110
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 30
DOG CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 15
PLUM CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 10
PLUM CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 10
FRANKLIN CANAL Nebraska Fair 1935 91 25
LITTLE BLUE RIVER Nebraska Fair 1935 91 30
FLAT CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 50
STREAM Nebraska Good 1935 91 50
LITTLE BLUE RIVER Nebraska Poor 1935 91 40
FRANKLIN CANAL Nebraska Fair 1935 91 15
ELM CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 5
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 50
HICKS CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 25
OAK CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 45
FARMERS CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 10
FARMERS CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 15
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 15
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 15
COURTLAND CANAL Nebraska Poor 1935 91 15
DRY CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 10
ASH CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 50

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.