US 6 over Solomon Creek
FairElkhart County, Indiana · 00.78 W US 33 · Structure no. 001790
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 71 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 603
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 over Solomon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 6 over Solomon Creek in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 603 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,385 by 2032. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 6 over Solomon Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 6 over Solomon Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does US 6 over Solomon Creek carry?
About 603 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US 6 over Solomon Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 over Solomon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.