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
LINCOLN CREEK Nebraska Fair 1927 99 150
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1927 99 14
W FK BIG BLUE RIVER Nebraska Poor 1927 99 94
THIRTY MILE CANAL Nebraska Poor 1927 99 125
ROUND GROVE CREEK Nebraska Fair 1927 99 1,445
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1927 99 1,445
RATTLESNAKE CR. TRIB. Nebraska Fair 1927 99 2,790
CEDAR CREEK Nebraska Good 1927 99 2,155
STREAM Nebraska Good 1927 99 1,335
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1927 99 1,755
STREAM Nebraska Good 1927 99 4,240
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1927 99 495
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1927 99 495
PLUM CREEK Nebraska Fair 1927 99 495
TURKEY CREEK TRIBUTARY Nebraska Good 1927 99 585
MIDDLE CREEK Nebraska Fair 1927 99 485
SAND CREEK Nebraska Fair 1927 99 485
LOST CREEK Nebraska Fair 1927 99 485
LOST CREEK Nebraska Fair 1927 99 485
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1927 99 485
NORTH PLATTE RIVER Nebraska Poor 1928 98 145
BEAVER CREEK Nebraska Fair 1928 98 50
BEAVER CREEK Nebraska Fair 1928 98 25
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1928 98 1,255
CENTRAL CUTOFF DITCH Nebraska Fair 1928 98 7,790
STREAM Nebraska Good 1928 98 480
SILVER CREEK Nebraska Fair 1929 97 30
N CH PLATTE RIVER Nebraska Fair 1929 97 55
SILVER CREEK Nebraska Fair 1929 97 35
FLASH CREEK Nebraska Fair 1929 97 35
OLIVE BRANCH (V 33) Nebraska Fair 1929 97 268
TURKEY CREEK Nebraska Poor 1929 97 25
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1929 97 50
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1929 97 75
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1929 97 30
LINCOLN CREEK Nebraska Fair 1929 97 50
DEAD MANS RUN Nebraska Good 1929 97 27,270
MISSOURI RIVER Nebraska Poor 1929 97 1,385
STREAM Nebraska Good 1929 97 3,650
CORPORATION GULCH Nebraska Good 1929 97 16,150
LITTLE BLUE RIV OVRFLO Nebraska Fair 1930 96 520
PLUM CREEK Nebraska Fair 1930 96 55
VICTORIA CREEK Nebraska Fair 1930 96 30
MUD CREEK Nebraska Poor 1930 96 20
WOOD RIVER Nebraska Fair 1930 96 20
STREAM Nebraska Good 1930 96 10
MUD CREEK Nebraska Fair 1930 96 540
STREAM Nebraska Good 1930 96 10
MUD CREEK Nebraska Fair 1930 96 10
CLEAR CREEK Nebraska Fair 1930 96 5

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.