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Douglas County, NE · Structure #S680 00302

US 6

US 6 in Dodge ST Intrchg, Douglas County, Nebraska received a condition grade of A (81/100). Built in 1960, the bridge carries 135K vehicles daily on US 6 over I680.

US 6 carries an A on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 81/100. Deck, superstructure, and substructure ratings all sit in the better tier of the FHWA NBI distribution. The bridge is structurally sound by federal standards.

The bridge was built in 1960 and is now 66 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. US 6 carries an average daily traffic count of 135,045 vehicles, with 4 lane(s) crossing I680. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

A
81/100
81
Condition Score
135K
Daily Traffic
1960
Year Built
76.5m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckGood
9/9

The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureGood
8/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureGood
7/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
US 6
Crosses Over
I680
State
Nebraska
County
Douglas County
Location
Dodge ST Intrchg
Year Built
1960
Reconstructed
2003
Age
66 years
Daily Traffic
135,045
Lanes
4
Length
76.5 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
S680 00302

About This Bridge

US 6 is a 66-year-old bridge located Dodge ST Intrchg in Douglas County, Nebraska. The bridge carries US 6 over I680 with 4 traffic lanes, handling approximately 135K vehicles per day. Built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2003, the structure spans 76.5 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of A (81/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 9/9 (good), superstructure 8/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

Dodge ST Intrchg, Douglas County, Nebraska

41.263300, -96.075900

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Frequently Asked Questions

US 6 has a Condition Score of 81/100 (Grade A). Its deck is rated 9/9, superstructure 8/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

US 6 was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2003, making it 66 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

US 6 carries approximately 135K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 4 traffic lanes. It is 76.5 meters long and located on US 6 in Dodge ST Intrchg, Douglas County, Nebraska.

No, US 6 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.

US 6 is located Dodge ST Intrchg in Douglas County, Nebraska. The bridge carries US 6 over I680. Its coordinates are 41.263300, -96.075900. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

US 6 carries US 6 over I680. The bridge is 76.5 meters long and was built in 1960, with reconstruction in 2003.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.

Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.