US Bridges

US6/N15 over BNSF RR 073-328-F

Good

Saline County, Nebraska · 2W Dorchester · Structure no. S006 27942

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
467 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,035
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US6/N15 over BNSF RR 073-328-F is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US6/N15 over BNSF RR 073-328-F in Saline County, Nebraska. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,035 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,856 by 2038. The structure is 467 ft (142.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesUS6/N15
CrossesBNSF RR 073-328-F
Location2W Dorchester
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountySaline County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6547, -97.1589
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length467 ft (142.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,035 (2018)
Projected traffic4,856 by 2038
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US6/N15 over BNSF RR 073-328-F built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US6/N15 over BNSF RR 073-328-F 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/N15 over BNSF RR 073-328-F carry?

About 3,035 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US6/N15 over BNSF RR 073-328-F?

The structure is 467 ft (142.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US6/N15 over BNSF RR 073-328-F?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.