US 6 over Anderson Ditch
GoodMarshall County, Indiana · 01.62 E SR 23 · Structure no. 001710
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,623
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 over Anderson Ditch is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 6 over Anderson Ditch in Marshall County, Indiana. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 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 3,623 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,798 by 2029. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Anderson Ditch built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is US 6 over Anderson Ditch 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 Anderson Ditch carry?
About 3,623 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US 6 over Anderson Ditch?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 over Anderson Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.