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 | 35 |
| OTOE CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 10 |
| CEDAR CANYON | Nebraska | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 15 |
| CEDAR CANYON DRAIN | Nebraska | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 45 |
| NORTH PLATTE RIVER | Nebraska | Good | 1950 | 76 | 7,513 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| DRY SANDY CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 200 |
| RATTLESNAKE CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 55 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| SOUTH OMAHA CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1950 | 76 | 35 |
| MIDDLE CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 35 |
| MIDDLE CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 115 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 10 |
| COW CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 15 |
| SHERMAN RESERVOIR CANAL | Nebraska | Good | 1950 | 76 | 35 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1950 | 76 | 35 |
| SHERMAN RESERVOIR CANAL | Nebraska | Good | 1950 | 76 | 80 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 45 |
| SHERMAN RESERVOIR CANAL | Nebraska | Good | 1950 | 76 | 155 |
| SHERMAN RESERVOIR CANAL | Nebraska | Good | 1950 | 76 | 25 |
| SHERMAN RESERVOIR CANAL | Nebraska | Good | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| MESKINTHINE CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| N FK BIG NEMAHA RIVER | Nebraska | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 1,385 |
| W FK BIG BLUE RIVER | Nebraska | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,425 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,425 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1950 | 76 | 9,060 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,870 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,870 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,995 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,995 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,995 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,995 |
| MEDICINE CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,535 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 5,365 |
| CAMP CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,440 |
| DRY CANYON | Nebraska | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,440 |
| MACKLIN CANYON | Nebraska | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,440 |
| ELM CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,680 |
| BUSH CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,680 |
| MASSACRE CANYON | Nebraska | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,125 |
| MISSOURI RIVER/RIVER RD | Nebraska | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 1,970 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,575 |
| SPRING CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,575 |
| MUD CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,250 |
| CLAY CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,045 |
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.