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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.