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
GOOLSBY CREEK Nebraska Fair 1950 76 15
SILVER BRANCH Nebraska Poor 1950 76 45
TURKEY CREEK Nebraska Fair 1950 76 35
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1950 76 60
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1950 76 30
N FK SWAN CREEK Nebraska Fair 1950 76 40
TURKEY CREEK Nebraska Fair 1950 76 35
STREAM Nebraska Good 1950 76 160
STREAM Nebraska Good 1950 76 30
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1950 76 50
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1950 76 50
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1950 76 35
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1950 76 50
WAHOO CREEK Nebraska Fair 1950 76 60
WAHOO CREEK Nebraska Fair 1950 76 35
WAHOO CREEK Nebraska Fair 1950 76 40
SAND CREEK Nebraska Fair 1950 76 40
TRIB-TO N FORK WAHOE CRK Nebraska Fair 1950 76 65
MILLER BRANCH Nebraska Fair 1950 76 40
SAND CREEK Nebraska Poor 1950 76 45
N FK WAHOO CREEK Nebraska Fair 1950 76 60
COTTONWOOD CREEK Nebraska Poor 1950 76 50
NORTH FORK ROCK CREEK Nebraska Fair 1950 76 40
JOHNSON CREEK Nebraska Good 1950 76 50
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1950 76 15
NORTH FORK ROCK CREEK Nebraska Fair 1950 76 15
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1950 76 40
NORTH OAK CREEK Nebraska Fair 1950 76 50
N FK ROCK CREEK Nebraska Fair 1950 76 60
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1950 76 60
CLEAR CREEK Nebraska Fair 1950 76 115
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1950 76 25
WAHOO CREEK Nebraska Poor 1950 76 40
SAND CREEK Nebraska Fair 1950 76 50
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1950 76 30
OTOE CREEK Nebraska Poor 1950 76 20
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1950 76 80
MILLERS BRANCH Nebraska Fair 1950 76 40
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1950 76 25
MILLER BRANCH CREEK Nebraska Fair 1950 76 40
JOHNSON CREEK Nebraska Fair 1950 76 40
MILLER BRANCH Nebraska Fair 1950 76 40
ROCK CREEK Nebraska Fair 1950 76 50
NORTH FORK ROCK CREEK Nebraska Poor 1950 76 40
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1950 76 20
SAND CREEK Nebraska Poor 1950 76 50
CLEAR CREEK Nebraska Fair 1950 76 10
SILVER CREEK Nebraska Fair 1950 76 10
STREAM Nebraska Good 1950 76 100
UPPER CLEAR CREEK Nebraska Fair 1950 76 50

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.