US 6 over I-80/I-94 Eb/Wb
FairLake County, Indiana · 02.27 W SR 51 · Structure no. 018890
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 253 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,474
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 over I-80/I-94 Eb/Wb is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 over I-80/I-94 Eb/Wb in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 65 years old, older 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 5 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 24,474 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,785 by 2030. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 108 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 6 over I-80/I-94 Eb/Wb built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is US 6 over I-80/I-94 Eb/Wb 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US 6 over I-80/I-94 Eb/Wb carry?
About 24,474 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 6 over I-80/I-94 Eb/Wb?
The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 over I-80/I-94 Eb/Wb?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.