US6 over Frenchman Creek
GoodChase County, Nebraska · 7W Wauneta Nr Enders Dam · Structure no. S006 03614
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 101 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,275
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US6 over Frenchman Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US6 over Frenchman Creek in Chase County, Nebraska. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 62 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,275 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,594 by 2038. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US6 over Frenchman Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is US6 over Frenchman Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does US6 over Frenchman Creek carry?
About 1,275 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US6 over Frenchman Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US6 over Frenchman Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.