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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEAVER CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 83 |
| MUD CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,825 |
| MUD CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,825 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,190 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,365 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,950 |
| DRY CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,395 |
| DRY CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,395 |
| CROOKED CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 5,810 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1939 | 87 | 2,090 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,955 |
| BAKER CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,955 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,955 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,975 |
| NORTH PLATTE RIVER | Nebraska | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,615 |
| NORTH PLATTE RIVER | Nebraska | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,615 |
| ASH HOLLOW CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,615 |
| ASH HOLLOW CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,615 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,835 |
| BAKER CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1939 | 87 | 425 |
| DEAD HORSE CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,050 |
| JOHNSON CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 125 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1939 | 87 | 500 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1939 | 87 | 2,920 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,575 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,575 |
| BIG INDIAN CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,595 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,760 |
| PLATTE RIVER TRIB | Nebraska | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,360 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 3,950 |
| BIG INDIAN CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 960 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 15,050 |
| MUDDY CREEK TRIBUTARY | Nebraska | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,980 |
| LONGS CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1939 | 87 | 2,125 |
| BNSF RR 074-715-B | Nebraska | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 26,985 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,940 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,940 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| WEST BOW CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| SCHOOL CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1940 | 86 | 30 |
| W FK BIG BLUE RIVER | Nebraska | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 55 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1940 | 86 | 25 |
| EAST BOXELDER CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1940 | 86 | 25 |
| MUD CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| MUD CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1940 | 86 | 45 |
| SOUTH LOUP RIVER | Nebraska | Good | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 5 |
| SPRING CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 5 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 15 |
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.