US Bridges

WB-US6 over Oak Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · In Lincoln · Structure no. S006 31455L

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
249 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,535
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB-US6 over Oak Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB-US6 over Oak Creek in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 59 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 5 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 19,535 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,186 by 2038. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesWB-US6
CrossesOak Creek
LocationIn Lincoln
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8347, -96.7073
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,535 (2018)
Projected traffic34,186 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was WB-US6 over Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is WB-US6 over Oak 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 WB-US6 over Oak Creek carry?

About 19,535 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is WB-US6 over Oak Creek?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns WB-US6 over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.