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
WALNUT CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 15
COURTLAND CANAL Nebraska Fair 1935 91 10
FRANKLIN CANAL Nebraska Fair 1935 91 60
LITTLE BLUE RIVER Nebraska Fair 1935 91 30
FRANKLIN CANAL Nebraska Fair 1935 91 30
FRANKLIN CANAL Nebraska Good 1935 91 10
ELM CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 15
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1935 91 35
ELM CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 135
SPRING CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 5
FRANKLIN CANAL Nebraska Fair 1935 91 5
SUPERIOR CANAL Nebraska Fair 1935 91 10
OAK CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 10
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 50
INDIAN CREEK Nebraska Good 1935 91 65
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 10
ELM CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 20
WILLOW CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 10
OAK CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 40
EAST PENNY CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 10
BEAVER CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 15
BEAVER CREEK Nebraska Good 1935 91 60
OAK CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 10
AYERS CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 50
BEAVER CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 30
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 30
ASH CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 10
W FK BIG BLUE RIVER Nebraska Poor 1935 91 15
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 60
LINCOLN CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 92
COON BRANCH Nebraska Good 1935 91 10
W FK BIG BLUE RIVER Nebraska Fair 1935 91 55
W FK BIG BLUE RIVER Nebraska Fair 1935 91 15
STREAM Nebraska Good 1935 91 20
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 75
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 75
LINCOLN CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 10
INDIAN CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 75
W FK BIG BLUE RIVER Nebraska Fair 1935 91 20
LINCOLN CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 55
LINCOLN CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 60
BEAVER CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 50
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 50
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 43
BEAVER CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 12
MINNECHADUZA CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 165
NORTH LOUP RIVER Nebraska Good 1935 91 10
GOOSE CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 40
AINSWORTH CANAL Nebraska Fair 1935 91 15
STREAM Nebraska Fair 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.