US 6 over Branch of Deep River
GoodLake County, Indiana · 00.52 E SR 51 E JCT · Structure no. 076600
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 92 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,166
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 over Branch of Deep River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 over Branch of Deep River in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 18,166 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,343 by 2028. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Branch of Deep River built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 6 over Branch of 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 Branch of Deep River carry?
About 18,166 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is US 6 over Branch of Deep River?
The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 over Branch of Deep River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.