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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHPORT CANAL | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 2,130 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 730 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 230 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 950 |
| PAPILLION CREEK TRIB | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 200 |
| PAPILLION CREEK TRIB | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 200 |
| MUD CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 250 |
| MUD CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 250 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 200 |
| RAWHIDE CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 15,295 |
| WESTERN SARPY BRANCH TRB | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 2 |
| OAK CREEK TRIB | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 6,750 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,100 |
| CORPORATION GULCH | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 200 |
| CORPORATION GULCH | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 200 |
| CORPORATION GULCH | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 8,695 |
| CORPORATION GULCH | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 200 |
| BURLINGTON DITCH @ BICEN | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 425 |
| NPPD TAILRACE CANAL | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2,450 |
| PONCA CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,800 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 1,794 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 3,718 |
| BIG PAPILLION CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30,600 |
| COLE CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 1,900 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| HELL CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 300 |
| COLE CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 17,460 |
| HELL CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 4,488 |
| HELL CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 500 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 4,948 |
| HELL CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 200 |
| COLE CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 400 |
| WHITE RIVER | Nebraska | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 50 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 50 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 120 |
| VERDIGRIS CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 465 |
| STREAM (D 80) | Nebraska | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 102 |
| STREAM (V 108) | Nebraska | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 194 |
| STREAM (P 27) | Nebraska | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 6,050 |
| STREAM (O 44) | Nebraska | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 10 |
| PRAIRIE CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 195 |
| COLUMBUS GENOA CANAL | Nebraska | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 25 |
| TRIB. N FORK WAHOO CR | Nebraska | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 20 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1936 | 90 | 1,240 |
| FRENCHMAN CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,005 |
| ELK CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 2,555 |
| SAND CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1936 | 90 | 2,825 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1936 | 90 | 2,815 |
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.