WB-US6 over 8th ST
GoodDouglas County, Nebraska · Dodge Street Omaha · Structure no. S480 00378H
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 865 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,365
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
WB-US6 over 8th ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB-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 9,365 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,469 by 2038. The structure is 865 ft (263.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was WB-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 WB-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 WB-US6 over 8th ST carry?
About 9,365 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is WB-US6 over 8th ST?
The structure is 865 ft (263.7 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns WB-US6 over 8th ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.