US Bridges

EB-US6/DOUGLAS ST over I480/US75

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · In Omaha · Structure no. S480 00224

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
342 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,775
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB-US6/DOUGLAS ST over I480/US75 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying EB-US6/DOUGLAS ST over I480/US75 in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 61 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 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 13,775 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,908 by 2038. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesEB-US6/DOUGLAS ST
CrossesI480/US75
LocationIn Omaha
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2588, -95.9537
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length342 ft (104.2 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,775 (2018)
Projected traffic17,908 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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 EB-US6/DOUGLAS ST over I480/US75 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is EB-US6/DOUGLAS ST over I480/US75 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 2023.

How much traffic does EB-US6/DOUGLAS ST over I480/US75 carry?

About 13,775 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is EB-US6/DOUGLAS ST over I480/US75?

The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns EB-US6/DOUGLAS ST over I480/US75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.