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 | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| LITTLE LOGAN CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 35 |
| MILBURN-SARGENT CANAL | Nebraska | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 5 |
| MILBURN-SARGENT CANAL | Nebraska | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 10 |
| EAST BOXELDER CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1950 | 76 | 25 |
| MINNOW CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 65 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 25 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 75 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1950 | 76 | 60 |
| REBECCA CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 15 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1950 | 76 | 135 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1950 | 76 | 135 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 80 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 275 |
| SILVER CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| SILVER CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 45 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 25 |
| S FK SWAN CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 70 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| CUB CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 45 |
| LITTLE SANDY CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| ROCK CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| N FK BIG NEMAHA RIVER | Nebraska | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 25 |
| YANKEE CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| CORSON BRANCH | Nebraska | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 65 |
| TOWN BRANCH | Nebraska | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| YANKEE CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 45 |
| N FK BIG NEMAHA RIVER | Nebraska | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 320 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| SPRING CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 75 |
| SPRING CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| N BR VERDIGRIS CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 400 |
| M BR BIG NEMAHA RI (X 9) | Nebraska | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 42 |
| UNION CREEK N FK TRIB | Nebraska | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 60 |
| UNION CREEK N FK TRIB | Nebraska | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 70 |
| WATERWAY | Nebraska | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 25 |
| PRAIRIE CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 25 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 10 |
| S FK LITTLE NEMAHA RIVER | Nebraska | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 90 |
| S FK LITTLE NEMAHA RIVER | Nebraska | Good | 1950 | 76 | 150 |
| NORTH TABLE CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 700 |
| LITTLE NEMAHA RIVER | Nebraska | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 180 |
| WOLF CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| N BR BIG BLUE RIVER | Nebraska | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| N BR BIG BLUE RIVER | Nebraska | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| N BR BIG BLUE RIVER | Nebraska | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| CLEAR CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 495 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| MACKELROY CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
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.