US Bridges

US6 over BNSF RR 074-931-U

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · In Lincoln · Structure no. S006 32007

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,435
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US6 over BNSF RR 074-931-U is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US6 over BNSF RR 074-931-U in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 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 13,435 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,855 by 2038. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesUS6
CrossesBNSF RR 074-931-U
LocationIn Lincoln
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates40.8681, -96.6212
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,435 (2018)
Projected traffic24,855 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 BNSF RR 074-931-U built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is US6 over BNSF RR 074-931-U 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 US6 over BNSF RR 074-931-U carry?

About 13,435 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US6 over BNSF RR 074-931-U?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US6 over BNSF RR 074-931-U?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.