US Bridges

US 6 over CSX RR

Good

Marshall County, Indiana · 00.38 E SR 106 · Structure no. 001726

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,609
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 over CSX RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 over CSX RR 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 8,486 by 2030. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesUS 6
CrossesCSX RR
Location00.38 E SR 106
RouteU.S. Route 6
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.45465, -86.20142
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.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,609 (2021)
Projected traffic8,486 by 2030
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 built?

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

What condition is US 6 over CSX RR 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 carry?

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

How long is US 6 over CSX RR?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.