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
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.