US Bridges

US6 over Westroads Access Road

Good

Douglas County, Nebraska · 99th @ Dodge ST · Structure no. S006 36561

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
76,150
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US6 over Westroads Access Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US6 over Westroads Access Road in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 60 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 76,150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 129,455 by 2038. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesUS6
CrossesWestroads Access Road
Location99th @ Dodge ST
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2633, -96.0682
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.9 m)
Roadway width135 ft (41.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,150 (2018)
Projected traffic129,455 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure9
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US6 over Westroads Access Road built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is US6 over Westroads Access Road 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 US6 over Westroads Access Road carry?

About 76,150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US6 over Westroads Access Road?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns US6 over Westroads Access Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.