US 6 over Muck Pocket
PoorLake County, Indiana · 00.84 E SR 51/I-80/94 · Structure no. 018870
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 289 ft
- 16 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,439
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 over Muck Pocket is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 6 over Muck Pocket in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 84 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 22,439 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,859 by 2030. The structure is 289 ft (88 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Muck Pocket built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is US 6 over Muck Pocket in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does US 6 over Muck Pocket carry?
About 22,439 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 6 over Muck Pocket?
The structure is 289 ft (88 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 over Muck Pocket?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.