US Bridges

US6 over Saddle Creek RD

Poor

Douglas County, Nebraska · Dodge @ Saddle CR Omaha · Structure no. S006 37025

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,220
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US6 over Saddle Creek RD is a concrete frame carrying US6 over Saddle Creek RD in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 26,220 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,086 by 2038. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesUS6
CrossesSaddle Creek RD
LocationDodge @ Saddle CR Omaha
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2597, -95.9804
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,220 (2018)
Projected traffic34,086 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US6 over Saddle Creek RD built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is US6 over Saddle Creek RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does US6 over Saddle Creek RD carry?

About 26,220 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US6 over Saddle Creek RD?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns US6 over Saddle Creek RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.