US6 over Middle Creek
FairLancaster County, Nebraska · 0E Emerald · Structure no. S006 30732
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,215
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US6 over Middle Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US6 over Middle Creek in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 71 years old, older 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 4,215 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,901 by 2038. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US6 over Middle Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is US6 over Middle Creek 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does US6 over Middle Creek carry?
About 4,215 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US6 over Middle Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns US6 over Middle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.