CR 61 (old SR 206) over US 6

Good

DeKalb County, Indiana · 01.50 W SR 1 · Structure no. 001875

Built: 1997; 28 years old
Condition: Good; inspected March 2023
Type: Tee Beam; Prestressed Concrete
Length: 103 ft; 1 main span
Daily traffic: 2,522; 2020 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 61 (old SR 206) over US 6 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CR 61 (old SR 206) over US 6 in DeKalb County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 2,522 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,572 by 2030. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 61 (old SR 206)

CrossesUS 6

Location01.50 W SR 1

RouteCounty Highway 0

CountyDeKalb County

StateIndiana

Coordinates41.42925, -84.9004

Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Superstructure	8 Very Good	No problems noted.
Substructure	8 Very Good	No problems noted.

Last inspectionMarch 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourBridge not over waterway

Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating64.6 US tons

Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam

MaterialPrestressed Concrete

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans1

Design loadHS 20

Structure length103 ft (31.5 m)

Longest span102 ft (31 m)

Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)

Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,522 (2020)

Projected traffic4,572 by 2030

Trucks39%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesHighway

Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)

TollOn a free road

National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency

Maintained byCounty Highway Agency

Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places

Work proposedNone recorded

Estimated improvement cost—

NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 61 (old SR 206) over US 6 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 61 (old SR 206) over US 6 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 61 (old SR 206) over US 6 carry?

About 2,522 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is CR 61 (old SR 206) over US 6?

The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR 61 (old SR 206) over US 6?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.