US6 over Cotner Blvd
FairLancaster County, Nebraska · 73rd & Cornhusker Lincoln · Structure no. S006 32014
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 189 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,435
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US6 over Cotner Blvd is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US6 over Cotner Blvd in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 13,435 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,855 by 2038. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US6 over Cotner Blvd built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is US6 over Cotner Blvd 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 Cotner Blvd carry?
About 13,435 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US6 over Cotner Blvd?
The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US6 over Cotner Blvd?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.