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 | 1931 | 95 | 50 |
| W BR THIRTY-TWO MILE CR | Nebraska | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 3,025 |
| THIRTYTWO MILE CREEK TRI | Nebraska | Good | 1931 | 95 | 3,025 |
| THIRTY-TWO MILE CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1931 | 95 | 4,320 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1931 | 95 | 4,320 |
| OLD SALT CREEK CHANNEL | Nebraska | Good | 1931 | 95 | 4,920 |
| NIOBRARA RIVER | Nebraska | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 25 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1931 | 95 | 765 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1931 | 95 | 1,575 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1931 | 95 | 1,575 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1931 | 95 | 1,575 |
| PAWNEE CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1931 | 95 | 1,450 |
| SPRING CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,095 |
| WARM SLOUGH | Nebraska | Good | 1931 | 95 | 4,250 |
| LOUP RIVER | Nebraska | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 14,395 |
| PARK SUBWAY | Nebraska | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 15,600 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,770 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,770 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1931 | 95 | 1,770 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,770 |
| MOORS CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,815 |
| REPUBLICAN RIVER | Nebraska | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,815 |
| JOHNSON CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,225 |
| ELKHORN RIVER TRIB | Nebraska | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,025 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 5,025 |
| N CH PLATTE RIVER | Nebraska | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 955 |
| WOOD RIVER | Nebraska | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 10 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 47 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 67 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 67 |
| WOOD RIVER | Nebraska | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 65 |
| WOOD RIVER | Nebraska | Good | 1932 | 94 | 50 |
| N CH PLATTE RIVER | Nebraska | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 40 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 20 |
| CAMP CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1932 | 94 | 150 |
| MASSACRE CANYON | Nebraska | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 75 |
| NORTH OAK CREEK (C 224) | Nebraska | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 153 |
| ELK CREEK (E 108) | Nebraska | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 160 |
| WARM SLOUGH | Nebraska | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 50 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 50 |
| IRRIGATION CANAL | Nebraska | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 150 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 150 |
| DRY CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1932 | 94 | 55 |
| MEDICINE CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,280 |
| SOLDIER CREEK | Nebraska | Good | 1932 | 94 | 815 |
| WHITE RIVER | Nebraska | Good | 1932 | 94 | 1,050 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1932 | 94 | 1,645 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1932 | 94 | 1,645 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1932 | 94 | 820 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,335 |
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.