US Bridges

EB-US6 over Oak Creek

Fair

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

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

About this bridge

EB-US6 over Oak Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB-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 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 19,535 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,186 by 2038. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesEB-US6
CrossesOak Creek
LocationIn Lincoln
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8348, -96.7069
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 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 and pedestrian
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 EB-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 EB-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 EB-US6 over Oak Creek carry?

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

How long is EB-US6 over Oak Creek?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns EB-US6 over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.