US6/US34 over Elk Creek
PoorFurnas County, Nebraska · 1E Arapahoe · Structure no. S006 12735
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 132 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,555
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US6/US34 over Elk Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US6/US34 over Elk Creek in Furnas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 89 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,555 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,577 by 2038. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US6/US34 over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is US6/US34 over Elk Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does US6/US34 over Elk Creek carry?
About 2,555 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is US6/US34 over Elk Creek?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US6/US34 over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.