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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.