US 6 over Mill Creek
GoodLaPorte County, Indiana · 02.70 W SR 39 · Structure no. 001650
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,557
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 over Mill Creek in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 3,557 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,566 by 2030. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 43 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 6 over Mill Creek 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 Mill Creek carry?
About 3,557 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US 6 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.