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
ELKHORN RIVER Nebraska Fair 1938 88 2,210
PARK/PAPIO/UP 816-853-S Nebraska Poor 1938 88 11,100
WILL STAFFORD CANYON Nebraska Good 1938 88 900
NESBIT CREEK Nebraska Good 1938 88 900
STREAM Nebraska Good 1938 88 900
STREAM Nebraska Good 1938 88 900
N FK REPUBLICAN RIVER Nebraska Good 1938 88 1,385
STREAM Nebraska Good 1938 88 1,520
CHEYENNE CANYON Nebraska Good 1938 88 1,520
BLACKWATER CANYON Nebraska Good 1938 88 1,520
STREAM Nebraska Good 1938 88 1,245
STREAM Nebraska Good 1938 88 1,245
STREAM Nebraska Good 1938 88 1,245
STREAM Nebraska Good 1938 88 2,940
CENTER CREEK Nebraska Good 1938 88 420
STREAM Nebraska Good 1938 88 610
TURKEY CREEK Nebraska Fair 1938 88 205
OMAHA CREEK TRIBUTARY Nebraska Fair 1938 88 8,480
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1938 88 2,760
STREAM Nebraska Good 1938 88 5,645
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1938 88 8,565
STREAM Nebraska Good 1938 88 4,615
N FK ELKHORN RIVER TRIB Nebraska Good 1938 88 4,615
N FK ELKHORN RIVER TRIB Nebraska Fair 1938 88 4,615
MIDDLE CREEK Nebraska Good 1938 88 335
OAK CREEK Nebraska Good 1938 88 880
STREAM Nebraska Good 1938 88 3,760
MISSOURI RIVER Nebraska Poor 1938 88 2,450
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1938 88 830
ELKHORN RIVER TRIB Nebraska Good 1938 88 2,815
ELKHORN RIVER TRIBUTARY Nebraska Good 1938 88 2,815
ELKHORN RIVER TRIBUTARY Nebraska Good 1938 88 2,815
ELKHORN RIVER TRIBUTARY Nebraska Good 1938 88 2,815
ELKHORN RIVER TRIBUTARY Nebraska Good 1938 88 2,815
HAIL CREEK Nebraska Fair 1938 88 2,815
RUSH CREEK TRIBUTARY Nebraska Good 1938 88 2,365
CHADRON CREEK TRIBUTARY Nebraska Good 1938 88 1,890
LODGEPOLE CREEK Nebraska Good 1938 88 905
LINCOLN AVE Nebraska Fair 1938 88 1,315
LINCOLN AVE Nebraska Fair 1938 88 965
WHITE RIVER TRIB Nebraska Good 1939 87 50
INDIAN CREEK Nebraska Fair 1939 87 150
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1939 87 60
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1939 87 350
YANKEE CREEK Nebraska Fair 1939 87 70
STREAM (X 40) Nebraska Fair 1939 87 27
SPRING BRANCH (W 116) Nebraska Fair 1939 87 278
SALT CREEK (T 212) Nebraska Fair 1939 87 181
STREAM Nebraska Good 1939 87 135
LINCOLN CREEK Nebraska Fair 1939 87 85

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.