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
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1950 76 1,045
LEYDELL CANYON Nebraska Good 1950 76 1,280
STREAM Nebraska Good 1950 76 1,280
N LOUP RIVER TRIBUTARY Nebraska Good 1950 76 1,280
STREAM Nebraska Good 1950 76 1,385
NORTH LOUP RIVER TRIB Nebraska Good 1950 76 1,385
SHELL CREEK TRIB Nebraska Good 1950 76 1,620
SHELL CREEK TRIB Nebraska Good 1950 76 1,620
COB CREEK Nebraska Fair 1950 76 1,005
PRAIRIE DOG CREEK Nebraska Good 1950 76 2,015
REPUBLICAN RIVER Nebraska Good 1950 76 2,090
WEST BRANCH SPRING CR Nebraska Good 1950 76 1,440
STREAM Nebraska Good 1950 76 1,440
W BR SPRING CREEK Nebraska Fair 1950 76 1,805
SILVER CREEK Nebraska Fair 1950 76 1,545
EDDY ST Nebraska Fair 1950 76 1,000
EDDY STREET Nebraska Fair 1950 76 1,000
EDDY ST Nebraska Fair 1950 76 1,000
SYCAMORE STREET Nebraska Fair 1950 76 65
CORPORATION GULCH Nebraska Fair 1950 76 400

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.