US Bridges

EB Expressway over City Streets

Good

Douglas County, Nebraska · West Dodge RD Omaha · Structure no. S006 36428A

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
5,402 ft
39 main spans
Daily traffic
93,895
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB Expressway over City Streets is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB Expressway over City Streets in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 93,895 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 159,622 by 2038. The structure is 5,402 ft (1,646.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesEB Expressway
CrossesCity Streets
LocationWest Dodge RD Omaha
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.263, -96.0938
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating4.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans39
Design loadHS 20
Structure length5,402 ft (1,646.5 m)
Longest span198 ft (60.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93,895 (2018)
Projected traffic159,622 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was EB Expressway over City Streets built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is EB Expressway over City Streets 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does EB Expressway over City Streets carry?

About 93,895 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is EB Expressway over City Streets?

The structure is 5,402 ft (1,646.5 m) long with a longest span of 198 ft (60.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns EB Expressway over City Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.