US 6 over Yellow River
FairMarshall County, Indiana · 01.13 W SR 331 · Structure no. 001730
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 139 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,837
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 over Yellow River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 over Yellow River in Marshall County, Indiana. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 5,837 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,250 by 2035. The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Yellow River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is US 6 over Yellow River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does US 6 over Yellow River carry?
About 5,837 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US 6 over Yellow River?
The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 over Yellow River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.