US Bridges

US 6 over Br. Marberger Ditch

Fair

Marshall County, Indiana · 00.03 E JCT SR 106 · Structure no. 001755

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,176
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 over Br. Marberger Ditch is a steel culvert carrying US 6 over Br. Marberger Ditch in Marshall County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 10,176 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,100 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 205 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 6
CrossesBr. Marberger Ditch
Location00.03 E JCT SR 106
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyMarshall County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.45547, -86.13372
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width205 ft (62.4 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,176 (2022)
Projected traffic8,100 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Br. Marberger Ditch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 6 over Br. Marberger Ditch 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 Br. Marberger Ditch carry?

About 10,176 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 6 over Br. Marberger Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 205 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 over Br. Marberger Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.