US Bridges

US 6 over CSX RR Tracy Road

Good

LaPorte County, Indiana · 01.96 E N JCT US 35 · Structure no. 001681

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,066
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 over CSX RR Tracy Road is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 6 over CSX RR Tracy Road in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 6,066 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,920 by 2030. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 6
CrossesCSX RR Tracy Road
Location01.96 E N JCT US 35
RouteU.S. Route 6
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.49048, -86.68624
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,066 (2022)
Projected traffic8,920 by 2030
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 6 over CSX RR Tracy Road built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 6 over CSX RR Tracy Road 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 CSX RR Tracy Road carry?

About 6,066 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 6 over CSX RR Tracy Road?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 over CSX RR Tracy Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.