US 6 over Berlin Court Ditch
GoodElkhart County, Indiana · 01.73 E SR 19 · Structure no. 001761
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,681
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 over Berlin Court Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 over Berlin Court Ditch in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,681 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,950 by 2037. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 6 over Berlin Court Ditch built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 6 over Berlin Court 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does US 6 over Berlin Court Ditch carry?
About 5,681 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US 6 over Berlin Court Ditch?
The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 over Berlin Court Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.