US 6 over Matson Ditch
GoodDeKalb County, Indiana · 01.19 E SR 427 · Structure no. 001870
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,458
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 over Matson Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 6 over Matson Ditch in DeKalb County, Indiana. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 75 years old, older 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 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 6,458 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,880 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 6 over Matson Ditch built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is US 6 over Matson Ditch 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US 6 over Matson Ditch carry?
About 6,458 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is US 6 over Matson Ditch?
The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 over Matson Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.