US6 over Salt Creek
FairSaunders County, Nebraska · 1.3NE of Ashland · Structure no. S006 33987
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 305 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,920
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US6 over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US6 over Salt Creek in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 4,920 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,364 by 2038. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US6 over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is US6 over Salt Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US6 over Salt Creek carry?
About 4,920 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US6 over Salt Creek?
The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US6 over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.