US Bridges

US 6 over Kingsbury Creek

Fair

LaPorte County, Indiana · 00.38 E US 35 · Structure no. 001670

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1941
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,620
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 over Kingsbury Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 6 over Kingsbury Creek in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1941, so it is 93 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 6 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 7,620 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,475 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 6
CrossesKingsbury Creek
Location00.38 E US 35
RouteU.S. Route 6
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.51333, -86.69333
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,620 (2022)
Projected traffic12,475 by 2030
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 6 over Kingsbury Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1941.

What condition is US 6 over Kingsbury Creek 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 Kingsbury Creek carry?

About 7,620 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 6 over Kingsbury Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 over Kingsbury Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.