US 6 over East Branch Bunch Ditch
GoodMarshall County, Indiana · 00.12 E SR 106 (w. Jct.) · Structure no. 001724
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 137 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,996
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 over East Branch Bunch Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 over East Branch Bunch 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 4,996 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,486 by 2030. The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 6 over East Branch Bunch 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 East Branch Bunch 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 East Branch Bunch Ditch carry?
About 4,996 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is US 6 over East Branch Bunch Ditch?
The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 over East Branch Bunch Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.