US Bridges

US6/WEST Dodge ST over 137th ST

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · W Dodge @ 138th Stomaha · Structure no. S006 36240

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
104,955
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US6/WEST Dodge ST over 137th ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US6/WEST Dodge ST over 137th ST in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 104,955 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 183,671 by 2038. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesUS6/WEST Dodge ST
Crosses137th ST
LocationW Dodge @ 138th Stomaha
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2631, -96.1297
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width107 ft (32.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104,955 (2018)
Projected traffic183,671 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US6/WEST Dodge ST over 137th ST built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US6/WEST Dodge ST over 137th ST 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US6/WEST Dodge ST over 137th ST carry?

About 104,955 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US6/WEST Dodge ST over 137th ST?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns US6/WEST Dodge ST over 137th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.