US6/N15 over W Fk Big Blue River
GoodSeward County, Nebraska · 4N Dorchester · Structure no. S006 28494
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 303 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,310
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US6/N15 over W Fk Big Blue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US6/N15 over W Fk Big Blue River in Seward County, Nebraska. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,310 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,696 by 2038. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 43 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US6/N15 over W Fk Big Blue River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is US6/N15 over W Fk Big Blue River 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does US6/N15 over W Fk Big Blue River carry?
About 2,310 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US6/N15 over W Fk Big Blue River?
The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US6/N15 over W Fk Big Blue River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.