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
BELMONT CANAL Nebraska Good 1947 79 2,940
STREAM Nebraska Good 1947 79 800
STREAM Nebraska Good 1947 79 800
STREAM Nebraska Good 1947 79 455
STREAM Nebraska Good 1947 79 1,140
ELKHORN RIVER Nebraska Fair 1947 79 1,420
WILSON CREEK Nebraska Fair 1947 79 120
WEST BOW CR. TRIB.AND OV Nebraska Good 1947 79 3,475
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1947 79 2,815
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1947 79 1,080
Enders Dam Spillway Nebraska Good 1948 78 150
ELM CREEK Nebraska Fair 1948 78 225
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1948 78 225
SALT CREEK Nebraska Fair 1948 78 240
TURKEY CREEK Nebraska Poor 1948 78 10
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1948 78 10
S FK TURKEY CREEK Nebraska Fair 1948 78 35
NORTH BRUSHY CREEK Nebraska Fair 1948 78 150
CEDAR RIVER Nebraska Fair 1948 78 45
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1948 78 35
BLACKWOOD CREEK Nebraska Fair 1948 78 15
SALT CREEK (G 222) Nebraska Poor 1948 78 119
ROCK CREEK Nebraska Fair 1948 78 115
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1948 78 35
MITCHELL-GERING CANAL Nebraska Fair 1948 78 670
STREAM Nebraska Good 1948 78 790
STREAM Nebraska Good 1948 78 790
STREAM Nebraska Good 1948 78 3,145
STREAM Nebraska Good 1948 78 3,145
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1948 78 5,845
STREAM Nebraska Good 1948 78 3,785
STREAM Nebraska Good 1948 78 2,300
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1948 78 830
STAGE CREEK Nebraska Good 1948 78 995
WELLS CANYON Nebraska Good 1948 78 1,535
CURTIS CREEK Nebraska Good 1948 78 955
STREAM Nebraska Good 1948 78 2,465
STREAM Nebraska Good 1948 78 2,465
STREAM Nebraska Good 1948 78 2,465
STREAM Nebraska Good 1948 78 1,580
DRY CREEK Nebraska Good 1948 78 475
S FK ELKHORN RIVER Nebraska Good 1948 78 300
STREAM Nebraska Good 1948 78 300
REPUBLICAN RIVER OVERFLO Nebraska Good 1948 78 250
REPUBLICAN RIVER Nebraska Good 1948 78 250
REPUBLICAN RIVER OVERFLO Nebraska Good 1948 78 250
CRUM CREEK TRIBUTARY Nebraska Good 1948 78 955
N BR WEEPING WATER CREEK Nebraska Fair 1948 78 405
STEVENS CREEK TRIB Nebraska Poor 1948 78 350
Medicine Creek Spillway Nebraska Fair 1949 77 170

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.