US Bridges

US 6 over Pedestrian Tunnel

Good

Porter County, Indiana · 01.42 E SR 51 E JCT · Structure no. 076602

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,305
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 over Pedestrian Tunnel is a concrete culvert carrying US 6 over Pedestrian Tunnel in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 18,305 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,343 by 2030. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 6
CrossesPedestrian Tunnel
Location01.42 E SR 51 E JCT
RouteU.S. Route 6
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.5506, -87.21331
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating75.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,305 (2021)
Projected traffic37,343 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 6 over Pedestrian Tunnel built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 6 over Pedestrian Tunnel 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 Pedestrian Tunnel carry?

About 18,305 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 6 over Pedestrian Tunnel?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 over Pedestrian Tunnel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.