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 Fair 1940 86 60
N FK ROCK CREEK Nebraska Fair 1940 86 50
UPPER CLEAR CREEK Nebraska Fair 1940 86 25
UPPER CLEAR CREEK Nebraska Fair 1940 86 30
SILVER CREEK Nebraska Poor 1940 86 15
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1940 86 50
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1940 86 25
SPRING CREEK Nebraska Good 1940 86 50
DRY SANDY CREEK Nebraska Fair 1940 86 135
DRY CREEK Nebraska Good 1940 86 40
SPRING CREEK Nebraska Fair 1940 86 155
SPRING CREEK TRIB. Nebraska Fair 1940 86 35
NORTH OMAHA CREEK Nebraska Fair 1940 86 15
W FK BIG BLUE RIVER Nebraska Fair 1940 86 40
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1940 86 75
CLEAR CREEK Nebraska Fair 1940 86 15
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1940 86 165
DEAD HORSE CREEK Nebraska Fair 1940 86 500
BNSF RR 083-670-V Nebraska Fair 1940 86 1,120
STREAM Nebraska Good 1940 86 880
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1940 86 880
NORTH LOUP RIVER Nebraska Good 1940 86 2,065
SOUTH DRY CREEK Nebraska Fair 1940 86 1,395
REPUBLICAN RIVER OVERFLO Nebraska Fair 1940 86 965
REPUBLICAN RIVER OVERFLO Nebraska Fair 1940 86 965
STREAM Nebraska Good 1940 86 1,945
STREAM Nebraska Good 1940 86 1,945
STREAM Nebraska Good 1940 86 615
STREAM Nebraska Good 1940 86 3,890
CHERRY CREEK Nebraska Fair 1940 86 4,965
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1940 86 2,040
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1940 86 2,040
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1940 86 2,040
LOWER DUGOUT CREEK Nebraska Good 1940 86 2,040
STREAM Nebraska Good 1940 86 1,525
STREAM Nebraska Good 1940 86 1,525
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1940 86 1,525
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1940 86 1,525
STREAM Nebraska Good 1940 86 1,525
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1940 86 1,525
STREAM Nebraska Good 1940 86 1,770
COLDWATER CREEK Nebraska Good 1940 86 1,835
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1940 86 1,835
STREAM Nebraska Good 1940 86 1,835
MUTTON CREEK Nebraska Good 1940 86 2,190
MIDLAND-OVERLAND CANAL Nebraska Good 1940 86 2,105
BIG BLUE RIVER Nebraska Fair 1940 86 6,280
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1940 86 5,095
DRY CREEK Nebraska Good 1940 86 4,390
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1940 86 1,640

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.