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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRI-COUNTY CANAL | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| THIRTYMILE CANAL | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| GOTHENBURG CANAL | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| TRI-COUNTY CANAL MP 32.8 | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| TRI-COUNTY CANAL MP34.1 | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 135 |
| THIRTY MILE CANAL | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 125 |
| CACHE CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| PID CANAL | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| LINCOLN CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| LINCOLN CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| MUD CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 300 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| HOBSONS BRANCH | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,250 |
| S FORK LITTLE NEMAHA TRI | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 2,085 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 605 |
| WHITE RIVER | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 130 |
| N FK LITTLE NEMAHA RIVER | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 350 |
| WOOD RIVER | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 300 |
| LITTLE BLUE RIVER | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 600 |
| TRACY CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| ELK CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 55 |
| MIDDLE LOGAN CRK TRIBUTA | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 410 |
| LOGAN CR DREDGE TRIB | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 500 |
| MIDDLE LOGAN CRK TRIB | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 650 |
| MIDDLE LOGAN CRK TRIB | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 400 |
| MILL CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 1,500 |
| MILL CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 300 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 200 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 240 |
| N FK ELKHORN RIVER | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| LITTLE NEMAHA RIVER TRIB | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 195 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| TRIBUTARY TO TURKEY CREE | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 60 |
| TRIBUTARY TO BUCK CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 110 |
| LOST CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 60 |
| SCHOOL CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 300 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 600 |
| DISMAL RIVER | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,320 |
| MUD CREEK TRIBUTARY | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 3,605 |
| MUD CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,390 |
| MUD CREEK TRIBUTARY | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,175 |
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.