US Bridges

US6 over I180

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · In Lincoln · Structure no. S180 00255

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
296 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,505
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US6 over I180 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US6 over I180 in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 11,505 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,709 by 2038. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesUS6
CrossesI180
LocationIn Lincoln
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8297, -96.7122
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length296 ft (90.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,505 (2018)
Projected traffic20,709 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US6 over I180 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US6 over I180 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US6 over I180 carry?

About 11,505 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US6 over I180?

The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US6 over I180?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.