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