US Bridges

US6 over Dead Mans Run

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · At 30th Cornhusker · Structure no. S006 31632

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,995
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US6 over Dead Mans Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US6 over Dead Mans Run in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 27,995 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,392 by 2038. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS6
CrossesDead Mans Run
LocationAt 30th Cornhusker
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates40.8426, -96.678
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.3 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.3 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,995 (2018)
Projected traffic43,392 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 US6 over Dead Mans Run built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US6 over Dead Mans Run 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 Dead Mans Run carry?

About 27,995 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US6 over Dead Mans Run?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns US6 over Dead Mans Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.