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 Good 1932 94 1,335
STREAM Nebraska Good 1932 94 1,335
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1932 94 1,130
STREAM Nebraska Good 1932 94 1,130
BIG BLUE RIVER Nebraska Fair 1932 94 2,940
CLARK CREEK Nebraska Fair 1932 94 6,775
SAND CANYON Nebraska Good 1932 94 885
STREAM Nebraska Good 1932 94 885
STREAM Nebraska Good 1932 94 885
STREAM Nebraska Good 1932 94 11,455
ELK CREEK Nebraska Good 1932 94 1,075
STREAM Nebraska Good 1933 93 555
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1933 93 555
N CH PLATTE RIVER Nebraska Fair 1933 93 50
BEAVER CREEK Nebraska Fair 1933 93 30
UPPER CLEAR CREEK Nebraska Fair 1933 93 20
LITTLE BLUE RIVER Nebraska Fair 1933 93 1,240
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1933 93 31
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1933 93 2,480
STREAM Nebraska Good 1933 93 1,745
LITTLE PAPILLION CREEK Nebraska Fair 1933 93 47,915
STREAM Nebraska Good 1933 93 955
LODGEPOLE CREEK Nebraska Good 1933 93 1,015
BUFFALO CREEK Nebraska Fair 1933 93 2,750
ELM CREEK Nebraska Fair 1933 93 2,950
KEARNEY CANAL Nebraska Fair 1933 93 3,185
STREAM Nebraska Good 1933 93 3,670
STOVE CREEK Nebraska Fair 1933 93 3,670
MACKELROY CREEK Nebraska Good 1933 93 2,020
NORTH CREEK Nebraska Fair 1933 93 5,895
NORTH BLACKBIRD CREEK Nebraska Fair 1933 93 1,435
OMAHA CREEK Nebraska Fair 1933 93 6,630
PIGEON CREEK Nebraska Fair 1933 93 6,630
LINCOLN CREEK Nebraska Fair 1933 93 4,055
COON BRANCH Nebraska Poor 1933 93 4,055
WILDHORSE CANYON Nebraska Good 1933 93 3,040
WEST WATER CREEK Nebraska Good 1933 93 3,040
RED WILLOW CREEK Nebraska Good 1933 93 3,040
STREAM Nebraska Good 1933 93 3,040
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1934 92 40
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1934 92 95
PLUM CREEK TRIB Nebraska Fair 1934 92 100
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1934 92 20
MERRIMAN CREEK Nebraska Fair 1934 92 540
STREAM Nebraska Fair 1934 92 175
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1934 92 165
ELKHORN RIV N FK TRIB Nebraska Poor 1934 92 165
BEAVER CREEK Nebraska Fair 1934 92 30
STREAM Nebraska Poor 1934 92 80
STREAM Nebraska Good 1934 92 3,280

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.