US 6 over Salt Creek
GoodPorter County, Indiana · 00.15 E SR 149 · Structure no. 001620
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 202 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,012
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 over Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 over Salt Creek in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 40 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 16,012 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,574 by 2032. The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 6 over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is US 6 over Salt Creek 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 Salt Creek carry?
About 16,012 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 6 over Salt Creek?
The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.