US 6 over Coffee Creek
GoodPorter County, Indiana · 02.10 E SR 49 · Structure no. 001640
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 85 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,232
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 over Coffee Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 6 over Coffee Creek in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 8,232 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,144 by 2030. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 6 over Coffee Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is US 6 over Coffee 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 Coffee Creek carry?
About 8,232 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US 6 over Coffee Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 over Coffee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.