US Bridges

US 6 over Stock Ditch

Good

Marshall County, Indiana · 00.50 W SR 106 (w. Jct.) · Structure no. 001720

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,609
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 over Stock Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 6 over Stock Ditch in Marshall County, Indiana. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 45 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 5,609 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,768 by 2030. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS 6
CrossesStock Ditch
Location00.50 W SR 106 (w. Jct.)
RouteU.S. Route 6
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.44959, -86.21384
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,609 (2021)
Projected traffic12,768 by 2030
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Stock Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is US 6 over Stock 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 Stock Ditch carry?

About 5,609 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 6 over Stock Ditch?

The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 over Stock Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.