US Bridges

US 6 over I680

Good

Douglas County, Nebraska · Dodge ST Intrchg · Structure no. S680 00302

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
251 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
135,045
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 over I680 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 over I680 in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 65 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 135,045 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 229,577 by 2038. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 129 ft wide.

CarriesUS 6
CrossesI680
LocationDodge ST Intrchg
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.2633, -96.0759
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width129 ft (39.4 m)
Roadway width127 ft (38.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135,045 (2018)
Projected traffic229,577 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 US 6 over I680 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is US 6 over I680 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 US 6 over I680 carry?

About 135,045 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 6 over I680?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 129 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 over I680?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.