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
SAND CREEK Nebraska Fair 1930 96 80
SOUTH LOUP RIVER Nebraska Fair 1930 96 70
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1930 96 20
VICTORIA CREEK Nebraska Fair 1930 96 10
WOOD RIVER Nebraska Fair 1930 96 35
CLEAR CREEK Nebraska Fair 1930 96 30
CLEAR CREEK Nebraska Poor 1930 96 5
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1930 96 5
CLEAR CREEK Nebraska Fair 1930 96 50
ELK CREEK Nebraska Fair 1930 96 20
CLEAR CREEK Nebraska Poor 1930 96 35
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1930 96 70
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1930 96 100
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1930 96 81
MUDDY CREEK Nebraska Fair 1930 96 40
INDIAN CREEK TRIB Nebraska Fair 1930 96 10
MISSION CREEK Nebraska Fair 1930 96 30
FREEMAN CREEK Nebraska Fair 1930 96 35
WALLACE CREEK Nebraska Poor 1930 96 125
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1930 96 50
CEDAR RIVER Nebraska Poor 1930 96 20
SILVER CREEK Nebraska Fair 1930 96 165
FOSTER CREEK Nebraska Fair 1930 96 40
ROPE CREEK Nebraska Fair 1930 96 10
OLIVE BRANCH (V 90) Nebraska Fair 1930 96 64
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1930 96 60
ROCK CREEK Nebraska Poor 1930 96 40
TURKEY CREEK Nebraska Fair 1930 96 35
N BR BIG BLUE RIVER Nebraska Fair 1930 96 55
STREAM Nebraska Good 1930 96 35
DANE CREEK Nebraska Fair 1930 96 20
DANE CREEK Nebraska Fair 1930 96 50
HASKELL CREEK Nebraska Fair 1930 96 100
STREAM Nebraska Good 1930 96 19,535
STREAM Nebraska Good 1930 96 1,225
FARMERS&MERCHANTS CANAL Nebraska Good 1930 96 3,820
WHITE HORSE CREEK Nebraska Good 1930 96 2,335
COZAD CANAL Nebraska Good 1930 96 2,495
STREAM Nebraska Good 1930 96 5,090
DRY BRANCH Nebraska Fair 1930 96 3,605
STREAM Nebraska Good 1930 96 3,435
N BR BIG BLUE RIVER Nebraska Fair 1930 96 3,435
STREAM Nebraska Good 1930 96 700
STREAM Nebraska Good 1930 96 700
BIG BLUE R W FK TRIB Nebraska Fair 1930 96 2,405
SILVER CREEK Nebraska Fair 1931 95 30
N CH PLATTE RIVER Nebraska Fair 1931 95 55
REPUBLICAN RIVER TRIB Nebraska Fair 1931 95 4,870
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1931 95 4,870
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1931 95 4,870

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.