US Bridges

US6 over Stream

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 1W Emerald · Structure no. S006 30631

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,075
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US6 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US6 over Stream in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 8 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 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS6
CrossesStream
Location1W Emerald
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates40.8139, -96.8489
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US6 over Stream built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is US6 over Stream 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 Stream carry?

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

How long is US6 over Stream?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US6 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.