US6 over Platte River
FairSaunders County, Nebraska · 2NE Ashland · Structure no. S006 34077
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,417 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,920
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US6 over Platte River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US6 over Platte River in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,417 ft (431.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 149.1 mi (240 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 | 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 Platte River built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is US6 over Platte River 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 Platte River carry?
About 4,920 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US6 over Platte River?
The structure is 1,417 ft (431.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US6 over Platte River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.