US Bridges

NB US-81 over US-6/BNSF RR 073-483-K

Fair

Fillmore County, Nebraska · US-6/US-81 Intrchg · Structure no. S081 04546R

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
248 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,540
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB US-81 over US-6/BNSF RR 073-483-K is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB US-81 over US-6/BNSF RR 073-483-K in Fillmore County, Nebraska. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 6,540 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,156 by 2038. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesNB US-81
CrossesUS-6/BNSF RR 073-483-K
LocationUS-6/US-81 Intrchg
RouteU.S. Route 81
CountyFillmore County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6364, -97.5956
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,540 (2018)
Projected traffic9,156 by 2038
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 NB US-81 over US-6/BNSF RR 073-483-K built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB US-81 over US-6/BNSF RR 073-483-K 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does NB US-81 over US-6/BNSF RR 073-483-K carry?

About 6,540 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is NB US-81 over US-6/BNSF RR 073-483-K?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns NB US-81 over US-6/BNSF RR 073-483-K?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.