US6 over Salt Creek
GoodLancaster County, Nebraska · 0W 27th ST Lincoln · Structure no. S006 31590
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 352 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,190
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US6 over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US6 over Salt Creek in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 27,190 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,145 by 2038. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US6 over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is US6 over Salt Creek 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 Salt Creek carry?
About 27,190 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US6 over Salt Creek?
The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.
Who owns US6 over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.