Bridge Safety in Nebraska

15,412 bridges — 1,155 Poor condition — avg age 47 years.

Bridge Inventory

Total Bridges15,412
Good Condition8,169
Fair Condition6,088
Poor Condition1,155
Oldest BridgeBuilt 1888
Average Age47 years

Condition Summary

% Good53.0%
% Fair39.5%
% Poor7.5%

Highest-Traffic Poor Condition Bridges in Nebraska

Poor condition bridges sorted by daily traffic — the most urgent safety concerns.

Bridge Condition Year Built ADT Length
J ST Poor 1970 85,640
UPRR 816-828-J Poor 1966 56,260
BETZ CREEK Poor 1989 38,095
UPRR 816-825-N Poor 1960 38,000
UPRR 191-593-U Poor 1960 38,000
I80 Poor 1960 32,795
I80 Poor 1960 32,795
PAPILLION CREEK TRIB Poor 1995 30,705
BNSF RR 074-715-B Poor 1939 26,985
SADDLE CREEK RD Poor 1934 26,220
I80 Poor 1958 26,190
72ND STREET Poor 1962 24,360
OAK CREEK Poor 1968 21,750
US-77 Poor 1992 19,480
US6 Poor 1961 15,000
LOUP RIVER Poor 1931 14,395
UP/BNSF RR 815-574-T Poor 1936 11,505
PARK/PAPIO/UP 816-853-S Poor 1938 11,100
PAPILLION CREEK Poor 1984 9,470
US75 Poor 1977 8,730

Oldest Bridges in Nebraska

Bridge Condition Year Built Age ADT
NIOBRARA RIVER Fair 1888 138 yrs 10
S CH PLATTE RIVER Poor 1891 135 yrs 15
LITTLE BLUE RIVER Poor 1893 133 yrs 45
BIG BLUE RIVER Poor 1897 129 yrs 15
NIOBRARA RIVER Poor 1899 127 yrs 2
STREAM Poor 1900 126 yrs 10
TURKEY CREEK Poor 1900 126 yrs 10
SPRING CREEK Poor 1900 126 yrs 10
HONEY CREEK Poor 1900 126 yrs 10
BIG CREEK Poor 1900 126 yrs 5

Bridge Safety in Nebraska

Bridge condition data for Nebraska comes from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. All publicly accessible bridges with a span over 20 feet are inspected at least every 24 months by certified bridge inspectors.