US6/N31 over Box Elder Creek
GoodDouglas County, Nebraska · 5S Elkhorn · Structure no. S006 35482
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 116 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 22,055
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US6/N31 over Box Elder Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US6/N31 over Box Elder Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 22,055 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,110 by 2038. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 95 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US6/N31 over Box Elder Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is US6/N31 over Box Elder 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US6/N31 over Box Elder Creek carry?
About 22,055 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US6/N31 over Box Elder Creek?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.
Who owns US6/N31 over Box Elder Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.