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 Good 1936 90 1,890
UP/BNSF RR 815-574-T Nebraska Poor 1936 90 11,505
BNSF RR 074-931-U Nebraska Fair 1936 90 13,435
BNSF RR Nebraska Good 1936 90 1,475
STREAM Nebraska Good 1936 90 1,015
LRPPD CANAL Nebraska Good 1936 90 2,890
KEARNEY CANAL Nebraska Fair 1936 90 11,365
MUDDY CREEK Nebraska Fair 1936 90 1,245
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1936 90 2,155
STREAM Nebraska Good 1936 90 3,840
GERING VALLEY DRAIN Nebraska Good 1936 90 3,840
UP/BNSF RR 816-094-K Nebraska Fair 1936 90 9,070
FRONT STREET Nebraska Fair 1936 90 9,835
STREAM Nebraska Good 1936 90 1,265
STREAM Nebraska Good 1936 90 1,365
BRAWNERS CREEK Nebraska Fair 1936 90 2,710
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1936 90 830
MUD CREEK Nebraska Fair 1936 90 830
STREAM Nebraska Good 1936 90 2,125
PLEASANT RUN CREEK TRIB Nebraska Good 1936 90 5,570
PAYNE CREEK Nebraska Good 1936 90 5,480
STREAM Nebraska Good 1936 90 5,990
INDIAN CREEK Nebraska Good 1936 90 2,490
BNSF RR 083-188-H Nebraska Fair 1937 89 200
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1937 89 135
WEST BOW CREEK Nebraska Fair 1937 89 135
ELK CREEK Nebraska Good 1937 89 20
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1937 89 80
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1937 89 5
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1937 89 135
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1937 89 40
ASH HOLLOW CREEK (B 133) Nebraska Fair 1937 89 144
STEVENS CREEK (J 22) Nebraska Fair 1937 89 397
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1937 89 90
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1937 89 65
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1937 89 5,560
STREAM Nebraska Good 1937 89 1,405
FRENCHMAN CREEK Nebraska Fair 1937 89 3,005
OX BOW CREEK Nebraska Poor 1937 89 1,625
WALNUT CREEK Nebraska Poor 1937 89 1,585
BUFFALO CREEK Nebraska Fair 1937 89 1,585
STREAM Nebraska Good 1937 89 2,905
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1937 89 2,645
SAND CREEK Nebraska Fair 1937 89 2,645
PLUM CREEK Nebraska Fair 1937 89 2,965
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1937 89 2,965
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1937 89 2,040
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1937 89 2,535
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1937 89 1,470
STREAM Nebraska Good 1937 89 1,470

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.