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 1937 89 1,470
STREAM Nebraska Good 1937 89 1,470
ELKHORN RIVER Nebraska Poor 1937 89 3,315
DRY CREEK Nebraska Fair 1937 89 3,315
STREAM Nebraska Good 1937 89 1,125
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1937 89 5,310
SAND CANYON Nebraska Fair 1937 89 690
STREAM Nebraska Good 1937 89 1,835
CHERRY VALLEY CREEK Nebraska Poor 1937 89 1,135
DRY CREEK Nebraska Good 1937 89 1,060
BIG SANDY CREEK Nebraska Fair 1937 89 5,495
UPRR 813-625-U Nebraska Fair 1937 89 5,495
STREAM Nebraska Good 1937 89 5,495
BIG BLUE RIVER Nebraska Fair 1937 89 7,660
STREAM Nebraska Good 1937 89 1,840
LODGEPOLE TRIB Nebraska Good 1937 89 2,730
WHITE RIVER Nebraska Good 1937 89 2,230
WHITE RIVER Nebraska Poor 1937 89 225
CARDWELL BRANCH (O 209) Nebraska Fair 1937 89 401
GILMORE CANYON Nebraska Good 1938 88 15
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1938 88 20
SPRING CREEK Nebraska Fair 1938 88 50
ABANDONED BNSF RR Nebraska Fair 1938 88 85
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1938 88 150
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1938 88 150
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1938 88 25
STREAM (X 132) Nebraska Fair 1938 88 153
HOLMES CREEK (N 157) Nebraska Fair 1938 88 87
ELK CREEK (E 197) Nebraska Fair 1938 88 2,061
STREAM (J 99) Nebraska Fair 1938 88 141
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1938 88 35
SHELL CREEK Nebraska Fair 1938 88 350
BEAVER CREEK Nebraska Fair 1938 88 115
SOUTH OMAHA CREEK Nebraska Poor 1938 88 195
LINCOLN CREEK Nebraska Fair 1938 88 40
LINCOLN CREEK Nebraska Fair 1938 88 50
LRPPD CANAL Nebraska Fair 1938 88 200
UNION CREEK Nebraska Fair 1938 88 2,065
BLOODY RUN CREEK Nebraska Good 1938 88 1,825
TURKEY CREEK Nebraska Fair 1938 88 2,325
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1938 88 2,325
DRY CREEK Nebraska Good 1938 88 2,505
SPRING CREEK Nebraska Fair 1938 88 2,505
STREAM Nebraska Good 1938 88 2,505
DEEP CREEK Nebraska Good 1938 88 2,495
WOOD RIVER Nebraska Poor 1938 88 1,715
LITTLE SANDY CREEK Nebraska Good 1938 88 2,275
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1938 88 2,090
RATTLESNAKE CREEK Nebraska Poor 1938 88 830
ABANDONED RR Nebraska Good 1938 88 2,860

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.