US Bridges

US6 over Stevens Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 1NE Lincoln · Structure no. S006 32110

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,465
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US6 over Stevens Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US6 over Stevens Creek in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 22,465 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,930 by 2038. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesUS6
CrossesStevens Creek
Location1NE Lincoln
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates40.8761, -96.6048
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,465 (2018)
Projected traffic44,930 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US6 over Stevens Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US6 over Stevens 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 US6 over Stevens Creek carry?

About 22,465 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US6 over Stevens Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns US6 over Stevens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.