US Bridges

US 6 over Huston Ditch

Good

Noble County, Indiana · 06.81 E US 33 · Structure no. 080626

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,421
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 over Huston Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 6 over Huston Ditch in Noble County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,421 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,550 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesUS 6
CrossesHuston Ditch
Location06.81 E US 33
RouteU.S. Route 6
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.45304, -85.45882
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,421 (2021)
Projected traffic7,550 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Huston Ditch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 6 over Huston 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 6 over Huston Ditch carry?

About 5,421 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 6 over Huston Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 over Huston Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.