US6 over Sand Creek
FairChase County, Nebraska · 5.5W Imperial · Structure no. S006 01619
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,505
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US6 over Sand Creek is a concrete slab carrying US6 over Sand Creek in Chase County, Nebraska. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,505 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,881 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US6 over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is US6 over Sand Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does US6 over Sand Creek carry?
About 1,505 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US6 over Sand Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US6 over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.