US 6 over Deep River
GoodLake County, Indiana · 00.62 W SR 51 E JCT · Structure no. 018860
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 250 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,439
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 over Deep River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 over Deep River in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 85 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 22,439 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,144 by 2030. The structure is 250 ft (76.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Deep River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is US 6 over Deep River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US 6 over Deep River carry?
About 22,439 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 6 over Deep River?
The structure is 250 ft (76.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 over Deep River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.