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 Poor 1949 77 115
CEDAR CREEK Nebraska Fair 1949 77 15
DEER CREEK Nebraska Good 1949 77 225
SPRING CREEK Nebraska Good 1949 77 45
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1949 77 85
ROCK CREEK Nebraska Fair 1949 77 65
HOUGHIN CREEK Nebraska Fair 1949 77 10
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1949 77 325
CEDAR CANYON DRAIN Nebraska Fair 1949 77 60
BEAVER CREEK Nebraska Poor 1949 77 15
RAILROAD Nebraska Fair 1949 77 350
GREMLIN CREEK Nebraska Good 1949 77 350
STREAM Nebraska Good 1949 77 3,145
STREAM Nebraska Good 1949 77 3,035
STREAM Nebraska Good 1949 77 19,985
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1949 77 19,985
STREAM Nebraska Good 1949 77 13,080
COON CREEK Nebraska Fair 1949 77 345
STREAM Nebraska Good 1949 77 2,005
STREAM Nebraska Good 1949 77 1,880
STREAM Nebraska Good 1949 77 1,880
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1949 77 1,035
STREAM Nebraska Good 1949 77 330
STREAM Nebraska Good 1949 77 330
LEANDER CREEK Nebraska Good 1949 77 205
STREAM Nebraska Good 1949 77 885
S BR WEEPING WATER CREEK Nebraska Fair 1949 77 120
BIG BLUE RIVER Nebraska Fair 1949 77 9,030
MIDDLE CREEK Nebraska Fair 1949 77 25
KIRKHAM CREEK Nebraska Poor 1949 77 460
ROPE CREEK Nebraska Good 1949 77 1,270
REPUBLICAN RIVER TRIB Nebraska Good 1949 77 1,150
REPUBLICAN RIVER TRIB Nebraska Good 1949 77 735
TURKEY CREEK Nebraska Good 1949 77 725
SALT CREEK TRIB Nebraska Fair 1949 77 3,800
CEDAR CREEK Nebraska Fair 1950 76 25
WEST CEDAR CREEK Nebraska Poor 1950 76 15
CLEARWATER CREEK Nebraska Poor 1950 76 20
MIDDLE LOUP RIVER Nebraska Poor 1950 76 4
PEARL CREEK Nebraska Fair 1950 76 10
ANTELOPE CREEK Nebraska Fair 1950 76 15
BAKER CREEK Nebraska Poor 1950 76 30
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1950 76 50
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1950 76 20
BEAVER CREEK TRIBUTARY Nebraska Fair 1950 76 25
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1950 76 75
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1950 76 50
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1950 76 40
BIG SANDY CREEK Nebraska Fair 1950 76 40
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1950 76 30

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.