US6 over Boevau Canyon
FairHitchcock County, Nebraska · 6E Palisade · Structure no. S006 06342
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,405
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US6 over Boevau Canyon is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US6 over Boevau Canyon in Hitchcock County, Nebraska. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,405 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,967 by 2038. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US6 over Boevau Canyon built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is US6 over Boevau Canyon 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US6 over Boevau Canyon carry?
About 1,405 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is US6 over Boevau Canyon?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US6 over Boevau Canyon?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.