US Bridges

US6 over Johnson Creek

Good

Saline County, Nebraska · 3W Friend · Structure no. S006 26882

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,680
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US6 over Johnson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US6 over Johnson Creek in Saline County, Nebraska. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,680 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,268 by 2038. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesUS6
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location3W Friend
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates40.6505, -97.3596
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,680 (2018)
Projected traffic2,268 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US6 over Johnson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does US6 over Johnson Creek carry?

About 1,680 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US6 over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US6 over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.