US6 over Platte River Overflow
FairSarpy County, Nebraska · 3NE Ashland · Structure no. S006 34157
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 242 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,550
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US6 over Platte River Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying US6 over Platte River Overflow in Sarpy County, Nebraska. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 4,550 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,735 by 2038. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US6 over Platte River Overflow built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is US6 over Platte River Overflow 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 2022.
How much traffic does US6 over Platte River Overflow carry?
About 4,550 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US6 over Platte River Overflow?
The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US6 over Platte River Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.