US Bridges

US6 over Little Papillion Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · 78th @ Dodge Omaha · Structure no. S006 36742

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47,915
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US6 over Little Papillion Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US6 over Little Papillion Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 92 years old, older 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 5 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 47,915 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,456 by 2038. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesUS6
CrossesLittle Papillion Creek
Location78th @ Dodge Omaha
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2596, -96.0344
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,915 (2018)
Projected traffic81,456 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US6 over Little Papillion Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is US6 over Little Papillion Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US6 over Little Papillion Creek carry?

About 47,915 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US6 over Little Papillion Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns US6 over Little Papillion Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.