US Bridges

US6 over BNSF RR 073-234-E

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · JCT US6/S55A 1.3W · Structure no. S006 30574

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
325 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,075
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US6 over BNSF RR 073-234-E is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US6 over BNSF RR 073-234-E in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 2,075 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,905 by 2038. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS6
CrossesBNSF RR 073-234-E
LocationJCT US6/S55A 1.3W
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates40.8139, -96.8595
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,075 (2018)
Projected traffic2,905 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US6 over BNSF RR 073-234-E built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US6 over BNSF RR 073-234-E 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US6 over BNSF RR 073-234-E carry?

About 2,075 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US6 over BNSF RR 073-234-E?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US6 over BNSF RR 073-234-E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.