US6 over Old Salt Creek Channel
GoodSaunders County, Nebraska · 2NE Ashland · Structure no. S006 34032
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 155 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,920
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US6 over Old Salt Creek Channel is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US6 over Old Salt Creek Channel in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 94 years old, older 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 4,920 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,364 by 2038. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US6 over Old Salt Creek Channel built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is US6 over Old Salt Creek Channel 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US6 over Old Salt Creek Channel carry?
About 4,920 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US6 over Old Salt Creek Channel?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns US6 over Old Salt Creek Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.