US Bridges

US 6 over Wagner Ditch

Good

Elkhart County, Indiana · 03.86 W SR 15 · Structure no. 001771

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,045
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 over Wagner Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 over Wagner Ditch in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 6,045 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,190 by 2032. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 6
CrossesWagner Ditch
Location03.86 W SR 15
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.44592, -85.91846
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,045 (2021)
Projected traffic7,190 by 2032
Trucks20%
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 Wagner Ditch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 6 over Wagner 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 Wagner Ditch carry?

About 6,045 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 6 over Wagner Ditch?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 over Wagner Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.