US 6 over Deep River
PoorLake County, Indiana · 00.71 E SR 51/I-80/94 · Structure no. 018880
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 177 ft
- 4 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 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,859 by 2030. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 46 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Deep River built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is US 6 over Deep River 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 Deep River carry?
About 22,439 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 6 over Deep River?
The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 over Deep River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.