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 1,015
DRY CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 60
BNSF RR 076-508-N Nebraska Fair 1935 91 2,825
STREAM Nebraska Good 1935 91 2,340
MIDDLE CREEK TRIB Nebraska Fair 1935 91 1,465
STREAM Nebraska Good 1935 91 1,330
ORD-NORTH LOUP CANAL Nebraska Good 1935 91 1,950
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 685
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 1,450
BNSF RR 064-831-M Nebraska Good 1935 91 1,935
STREAM Nebraska Good 1935 91 2,535
STREAM Nebraska Good 1935 91 2,535
STREAM Nebraska Good 1935 91 2,535
STREAM Nebraska Good 1935 91 2,535
STREAM Nebraska Good 1935 91 3,075
COLUMBUS GENOA CANAL Nebraska Poor 1935 91 3,890
STREAM Nebraska Good 1935 91 4,965
CAMP HAYES LAKE OVERFLOW Nebraska Fair 1935 91 5
STREAM Nebraska Good 1935 91 1,015
NORTH PLATTE CANAL Nebraska Good 1935 91 3,820
STREAM Nebraska Good 1935 91 2,885
TRIB BUTTERFLY CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 695
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 2,510
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 1,135
STREAM Nebraska Good 1935 91 2,435
STREAM Nebraska Good 1935 91 1,770
STREAM Nebraska Good 1935 91 1,050
STREAM Nebraska Good 1935 91 2,665
STREAM Nebraska Good 1935 91 1,350
STREAM Nebraska Good 1935 91 18,485
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 25
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 8,820
RED WILLOW CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 2,045
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 2,665
STREAM Nebraska Good 1935 91 590
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1935 91 100
CEDAR CREEK Nebraska Poor 1935 91 3,500
ELKHORN RIVER TRIBUTARY Nebraska Fair 1935 91 3,480
IVES CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 3,480
GILES CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 3,880
PAYNE CREEK TRIB Nebraska Fair 1935 91 5,480
HUMBUG CREEK Nebraska Good 1935 91 5,480
SAND CREEK TRIB Nebraska Fair 1935 91 5,650
ELKHORN RIVER TRIB Nebraska Fair 1935 91 5,650
REPUBLICAN RIVER Nebraska Fair 1935 91 950
UPRR 815-506-S Nebraska Fair 1935 91 1,225
UPPER DUGOUT CREEK Nebraska Fair 1935 91 2,490
BNSF RR 089-083-P Nebraska Good 1935 91 2,490
INDIAN CREEK Nebraska Good 1935 91 2,490
STREAM Nebraska Good 1935 91 2,130

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.