US Bridges

US 6 over Cedar Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Indiana · 00.39 E SR 427 · Structure no. 001861

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US 6 over Cedar Creek in DeKalb County, Indiana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 6
CrossesCedar Creek
Location00.39 E SR 427
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyDeKalb County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.43359, -85.01266
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length114 ft (34.6 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2021)
Projected traffic7,600 by 2041
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 6 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 6 over Cedar Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 6 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 6 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.