US 6 over I-69 Nb/Sb
FairDeKalb County, Indiana · 01.81 W SR 427 · Structure no. 001850
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 208 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,671
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 over I-69 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 over I-69 Nb/Sb in DeKalb County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 62 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 10,671 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,624 by 2029. The structure is 208 ft (63.5 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 6 over I-69 Nb/Sb built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is US 6 over I-69 Nb/Sb 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US 6 over I-69 Nb/Sb carry?
About 10,671 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US 6 over I-69 Nb/Sb?
The structure is 208 ft (63.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 over I-69 Nb/Sb?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.