US Bridges

US6 over Wstrn Sarpy Drain Ditch

Fair

Sarpy County, Nebraska · Nejct US6/N63 2.4NE · Structure no. S006 34277

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,550
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US6 over Wstrn Sarpy Drain Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US6 over Wstrn Sarpy Drain Ditch in Sarpy County, Nebraska. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesUS6
CrossesWstrn Sarpy Drain Ditch
LocationNejct US6/N63 2.4NE
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.079, -96.2964
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,550 (2018)
Projected traffic7,735 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 SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US6 over Wstrn Sarpy Drain Ditch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US6 over Wstrn Sarpy Drain Ditch 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 Wstrn Sarpy Drain Ditch carry?

About 4,550 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US6 over Wstrn Sarpy Drain Ditch?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US6 over Wstrn Sarpy Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.