US Bridges

WB-US6/DODGE ST over I480/US75

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Douglas County, Nebraska · In Omaha · Structure no. S480 00231

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
476 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,165
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB-US6/DODGE ST over I480/US75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB-US6/DODGE ST over I480/US75 in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 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 16,165 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,961 by 2036. The structure is 476 ft (145.1 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesWB-US6/DODGE ST
CrossesI480/US75
LocationIn Omaha
RouteU.S. Route 6R
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2598, -95.9538
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length476 ft (145.1 m)
Longest span236 ft (71.9 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,165 (2016)
Projected traffic25,961 by 2036
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was WB-US6/DODGE ST over I480/US75 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is WB-US6/DODGE ST over I480/US75 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 2023.

How much traffic does WB-US6/DODGE ST over I480/US75 carry?

About 16,165 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is WB-US6/DODGE ST over I480/US75?

The structure is 476 ft (145.1 m) long with a longest span of 236 ft (71.9 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns WB-US6/DODGE ST over I480/US75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.