US Bridges

EB-US6 over 8th ST

Good

Douglas County, Nebraska · Douglas Street Omaha · Structure no. S480 00378G

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
845 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
9,790
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB-US6 over 8th ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB-US6 over 8th ST in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 59 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 9,790 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,727 by 2038. The structure is 845 ft (257.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesEB-US6
Crosses8th ST
LocationDouglas Street Omaha
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2591, -95.9255
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
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.1 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length845 ft (257.6 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,790 (2018)
Projected traffic12,727 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 over 8th ST built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is EB-US6 over 8th ST 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 EB-US6 over 8th ST carry?

About 9,790 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is EB-US6 over 8th ST?

The structure is 845 ft (257.6 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns EB-US6 over 8th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.