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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.