US Bridges

US6 over Up/Bnsf RR 815-574-T

Poor

Lancaster County, Nebraska · In Lincoln · Structure no. S006 31339

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,505
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US6 over Up/Bnsf RR 815-574-T is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US6 over Up/Bnsf RR 815-574-T in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1977, 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 11,505 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,709 by 2038. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesUS6
CrossesUp/Bnsf RR 815-574-T
LocationIn Lincoln
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.822, -96.72
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,505 (2018)
Projected traffic20,709 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Up/Bnsf RR 815-574-T built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is US6 over Up/Bnsf RR 815-574-T 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US6 over Up/Bnsf RR 815-574-T carry?

About 11,505 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US6 over Up/Bnsf RR 815-574-T?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US6 over Up/Bnsf RR 815-574-T?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.