Bridge Safety in Nebraska
15,412 bridges — 1,155 Poor condition — avg age 47 years.
Bridge Inventory
| Total Bridges | 15,412 |
| Good Condition | 8,169 |
| Fair Condition | 6,088 |
| Poor Condition | 1,155 |
| Oldest Bridge | Built 1888 |
| Average Age | 47 years |
Condition Summary
| % Good | 53.0% |
| % Fair | 39.5% |
| % Poor | 7.5% |
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.