US Bridges

US6/US34 over Stream

Fair

Red Willow County, Nebraska · 4W Mccook · Structure no. S006 08259

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
81 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,870
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US6/US34 over Stream is a concrete slab carrying US6/US34 over Stream in Red Willow County, Nebraska. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 94 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 4,870 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,308 by 2038. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesUS6/US34
CrossesStream
Location4W Mccook
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyRed Willow County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.2025, -100.6956
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,870 (2018)
Projected traffic5,308 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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/US34 over Stream built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is US6/US34 over Stream 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US6/US34 over Stream carry?

About 4,870 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US6/US34 over Stream?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US6/US34 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.